Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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 Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Product Owner (PO) to lead an Agile team supporting the AN/TPY-2 missile defense radar program. The AN/TPY-2 radar is a state-of-the-art missile defense system operating in the X-band, with a proven record of reliability and success in countering ballistic missile threats. This position will be on site in Woburn, MA.

In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team focused on requirements analysis, mission planning, and capability development. You will also evaluate radar data, conduct system performance assessments, and manage system requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills, foster team development, and collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external customers. This role also includes supporting proposal efforts for new business opportunities and ensuring alignment with the team’s financial goals and planning.

What You Will Do

• Manage the Agile team backlog, ensuring tasks are refined, prioritized, and translated into clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.

• Conduct regular refinement sessions, break down epics into smaller, estimable stories, and define clear sprint objectives.

• Oversee the technical, financial, and schedule execution for your team, including milestone planning, schedule development, earned value tracking, and managing competing priorities.

• Perform radar system performance assessments, including evaluation of threats and end-to-end system analysis.

• Validate system performance by verifying requirements and generating scenarios for testing.

• Develop mission plans, create radar inputs, and analyze their impact during test events and operational deployment.

• Conduct performance gap analyses and trade studies to support system enhancements.

• Lead the design, prototyping, software development, integration, testing, and analysis of new or enhanced radar capabilities.

• Provide technical expertise in support of proposal efforts and managing team financial planning.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience leading a technical effort.

• Experience in overseeing and/or monitoring technical cost and schedule performance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in radar systems engineering, signal processing analysis, or performance assessment within a defense or aerospace environment.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for automated scripting, data visualization, and modeling.

• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS for managing requirements and verification matrices.

• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal collaboration.

• Proven ability to work with customers and lead technical teams in solving complex challenges.

• Prior experience with the AN/TPY-2 System and/or Missile Defense programs.

• Knowledge of mission planning activities and experience supporting hiring and staffing efforts.

• Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) and CMMI-compliant Gate Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).

• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, including leading Agile teams.

• Demonstrated expertise in current missile defense programs, particularly with large, complex systems.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and metrics.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Business.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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