Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Butler
Woburn, MA · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Location: Woburn, MA
Job ID: #73455
Pay Range: $107-125 ph (W2)
Duration: 12 mos
Job Description
Lead development of architectures and system?level requirements for the AN/TPY-2 radar
Contribute to system architectural updates, performance requirements, algorithm designs and descriptions, scenario definitions, and verification strategies
Perform requirements analysis, modeling, and benchmarking to validate algorithm and system performance
Partner closely with software, integration, and test teams to deliver innovative radar solutions that meet mission needs
Support documentation, technical reviews, and customer engagements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant engineering experience
Direct experience in radar or missile-defense sensor systems
Proficiency in MATLAB (including object-oriented programming) OR ADA / C / C++ for algorithm development, system modeling, or performance analysis
Hands-on experience in system modeling, algorithm design, test vector development, or radar performance analysis
Proven ability to lead technical work, develop engineering artifacts, and contribute to architecture or design decisions
Experience developing or maintaining engineering processes, methods, or tools.
Strong analytical and problem?solving skills with experience solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges
Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and presentation of system concepts
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
Active and transferable Secret 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.
Advanced STEM degree
Experience with radar detection, discrimination, tracking, and signal processing algorithms
Demonstrated experience with MBSE tools (Cameo)
Demonstrated experience DOORS requirements management including multi-level traceability
Experience working in Linux-based engineering or development environments
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Experience interfacing with customers and leading technical solution development
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and engineering collaboration tools
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com .