Systems Engineer II - Patriot Software Team

Date Posted:
2026-02-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Patriot is the world's preeminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software to support new system capabilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure the solutions we deliver meet our customers' requirements. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our products worldwide. This position operates in a SCIF environment and offers an optional 9/80 schedule to support work-life balance.

What You Will Do

• Concept and requirements development, including decomposition and flow-down
• Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development and design
• Trade studies to bring new, advanced features to fielded system
• Functional analysis of real world and test data
• Collaboration with customers to bring new capabilities to the warfighter
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
• Light travel and off-hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.
• This position requires exclusive onsite presence.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in requirements development
• Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management software.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of radar systems (e.g., Patriot System) and/or experience with data analysis.
• Experience developing technical solutions to complex issues or working with embedded, real-time, or large-scale applications.
• Skilled in cross-functional team collaboration and customer communication.
• Familiar with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

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.
• If applicable/optional - Relocation Eligibility

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.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: ;/li>

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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