Systems Engineer II – AN/TPY-2 Team Firefly

RTX•Woburn, MA

12d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars and Sensors Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer II to join the Apollo deployed software and systems team supporting the AN/TPY-2 radar program. The AN/TPY-2 radar is a critical element of the nation’s missile defense architecture. This position is onsite in Woburn, MA, with occasional travel to support system installations, testing, and field operations.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in systems software integration, testing, and/or troubleshooting.
Experience with Linux operating systems.
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.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Linux skills, including command-line tools, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and system administration.
Strong software development and debugging skills (e.g., C++, Python).
Experience leading integration/testing of real-time or mission-critical systems.
Familiarity with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of radar systems, particularly AN/TPY-2, or missile defense applications.
Field-deployed support experience, including customer interaction.
Agile methodologies experience (e.g., Jira).
Exposure to system integration labs (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
Understanding of cybersecurity practices in Linux environments.
Leadership and mentorship experience in technical teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead within the deployed systems and software team, delivering advanced reach-back support to operational AN/TPY-2 radar systems.
Lead installation, integration, and configuration of new radar builds, software updates, and patches, ensuring smooth and reliable deployment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues in Linux-based environments while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and procedures to validate new software builds against system requirements and operational performance goals.
Analyze system performance data and recommend enhancements to the software baseline.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight during integration and testing activities.
Partner with cross-functional engineering groups—including systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity—to drive development and deployment of robust radar system capabilities.
Support on-site activities such as deployments, installations, and field troubleshooting to maintain high operational availability.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in integration and testing processes, tools, and best practices.
Prepare and present clear technical documentation, including test reports, analysis results, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.
Travel up to 25%, domestic and international, to support mission execution at various facilities and test sites.