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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 .