Senior Electrical Engineer – Radar Computing, Network System Design

RTX

Senior Electrical Engineer designing COTS computing and networking infrastructure for RTX’s aerospace and defense systems. Developing, integrating, and verifying hardware for next-generation radar solutions.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing COTS hardware infrastructure systems, including X86-based processors, and developing safety-critical radar systems. Proficient in system design from concept through verification, with a strong background in Unix and Linux operating systems.

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COTS Hardware DesignSystem Design VerificationUnix Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

COTS Hardware InfrastructureX86-Based ProcessorsDesign VerificationIntegration and Test PlansSystem Concepts DevelopmentData Capture ToolsOscilloscopesProcessor Bus AnalyzersEmulatorsNetworking Infrastructure

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Standard Test EquipmentSafety-Critical Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Emerging HardwareLegacy HardwareInformation Technology InfrastructureElectrical EngineeringSTEM Discipline

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design COTS hardware infrastructure systems, including X86-based processors
Research and select servers, workstations, add-in interface cards, storage devices, and other COTS hardware
Engineer BIOS and operating system configuration definitions
Work in a laboratory environment using oscilloscopes, processor bus analyzers, emulators, data capture tools, and other standard test equipment
Collaborate with hardware engineering disciplines, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, on-site installation and trades, and customers
Develop and deliver safety-critical radar systems
Support occasional domestic travel and potential international travel
Develop complete COTS-based hardware designs from system concepts, block diagrams, or requirements
Perform design verification through integration and test plans and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline
Minimum five (5) years of professional experience
Experience with emerging and legacy hardware and software, including Unix and Linux operating systems
Experience developing and implementing computing, networking, and information technology infrastructure through rigorous design and documentation processes
Experience taking a system design concept from block diagram or requirements level through complete COTS-based hardware design
Experience with design verification through integration and test plans and activities
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation eligibility
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 programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage