Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Qatar)

Date Posted:

2025-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 System Integration & Test is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer who will support systems engineering operations, maintenance/repair of a radar system. In this role you will be responsible for a radar facilities computer systems operations and maintenance, and a Subject Matter Expert and technical point of contact for customer operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures and techniques. You may also lead teams or sub-contractors in support the of the previously mentioned tasks.

This unaccompanied position will be onsite in Qatar for a 1-year international assignment with additional compensation, with potential extensions.

Must be able to travel with in country to provide support as needed.

Must be able to work 12-hour shifts for continuous radar operations.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.   

What You Will Do

• Perform site radar systems engineering maintenance and operations utilizing a computer-based platform.
• Provide support to engineering, logistics, maintenance and operations teams.
• Provide reach-back collaboration with a System Integration Lab analysis team.
• Document and develop solutions in ALCS in collaboration with systems and software engineers and troubleshoot issues using filed support equipment.
• Present findings and solutions to leadership and/or customers.
• Confirm onsite radar processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and correct malfunctions using program maintenance diagnostics, unit self-tests and built-in test equipment.
• Work full-time onsite in Qatar performing 12-hour radar shift tasks to ensure continuous radar operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires, bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience with radar systems operations, maintenance, integration, and data analysis.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Windows, Unix, and / or other programming language.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP, or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification.
• Experience specifically including test, integration, or verification and validation of X-Band family of radars, Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System sensors.
• Experience using Linux, Unix, MATLAB, shell scripting, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with design, development, or operation of radar systems and software architectures.
• Experience in radar system areas such as antenna, receiver/exciter, waveforms, multi-sensor track management and data fusion, adaptive signal processing, clutter mitigation techniques, electronic attack and electronic protect, or sensor resource management.
• Experience working independently and in team environments providing written and delivering presentation status updates.
• Experience with technical cybersecurity domain and maintaining compliance with future cybersecurity knowledge and technical updates.

What We Offer

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

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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