Systems Engineer II - XTR-2
About The Position
The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars department within the Surface Radars and Sensors center is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support the XTR-2 program in Woburn, Massachusetts. The engineer will contribute to architecture design, requirements definition and modeling, hardware and software design, and integration and test activities for a new radar system. The role calls for radar expertise to understand how DREX processing and modern servo technologies interact within a complex operational sensor. The engineer will diagnose interdependent subsystem behavior and help ensure hardware and software updates remain coherent and aligned with long-term sustainment needs. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role. U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to the start date; the posting also states that the ability to obtain an interim clearance is required prior to the start date. The specified clearance type is DoD Secret. The salary range is $75,800–$144,200. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive compensation, subject to applicable eligibility and program terms.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience with systems engineering, requirements development, and/or data analysis.
- Experience with MATLAB.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance is also required prior to the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex technical environment.
- An advanced degree in a related field.
- Professional experience in the aerospace or defense industry on challenging, innovative projects.
- Hands-on expertise developing Cameo models for system architecture and requirements baselines.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting technical solutions to customers and senior leadership.
- Ability to collaborate across a large organization and work with cross-functional stakeholders to solve critical program challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate advanced X-Band radar systems to meet performance requirements.
- Develop models to simulate and analyze system behavior and identify and solve complex technical challenges.
- Analyze RF behavior, array calibration, microwave dynamics, and servo/pedestal control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve interdependent system-level issues across hardware and software components.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, test, and validate technical theories and system upgrades.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and program terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
