Radar Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon's Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) located on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to support the AN/TPY-2 Radars. In this role, you will manage moderately scoped projects and processes, as well as conduct engineering tests to diagnose and resolve Radar system anomalies (such as REX, BSG, and Antenna/Sub‑Array/TRIMM issues).

You will deliver weekly updates on engineering activities and maintain a Radar performance notebook that captures data including El Ops runs, satellite tracks, IMU measurements, and radar calibration results. These notebook entries will be submitted to the Missile Defense Center (MDC) in Woburn, MA for performance monitoring, data analysis, and regression testing. Travel will be required up to 50%.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support for Radar system issues and lead troubleshooting activities in response to site leadership priorities.

• Ensure compliance with QA and Automated Logistics Control System (ALCS) reporting requirements by delivering accurate, complete, and timely documentation.

• Define and execute data collection, reduction, and analysis requirements and procedures for Radar system performance.

• Communicate system status to the end user and coordinate calibration and maintenance activities as required.

• Adhere to and ensure alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.

• Experience leading field or range test activities.

• Experience with test instrumentation, telemetry, radar systems, communications systems, or weapons systems integration

• Comptia Security + certification or willingness to complete certification within 90 days of hire

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior military or defense industry test range experience.

• Experience supporting DoD developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) events.

• Familiarity with missile systems, air defense systems, or command-and-control platforms.

• strong understanding of systems engineering and test methodologies

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

• Knowledge of range safety and environmental compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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