CSEDS Site Lead Onsite

Raytheon; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&T) Surface Radars & Sensors Center in Moorestown, NJ seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to serve as Test Site Lead, guiding mission-critical operations at the partner facility.

You will plan and execute the Integration and Test (I&T) plan, manage lab schedules, coordinate resources, and align team efforts with program objectives, while building strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with working with US Navy programs.

Responsibilities

• Represent Raytheon as the onsite lead and align the team to program goals.
• Regularly interact with internal and external customers and partners.
• Plan for and communicate site needs to various stakeholders.
• Coordinate efforts for all Raytheon resources at site, including: planning, scheduling, training, and site access.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence; some travel may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Integration & test

Navy programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Location: US-NJ-MOORESTOWN-NAVY-CUST ~ 300 Centerton Rd ~ CENTERTON (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NJ-MOORESTOWN-NAVY-CUST ~ 300 Centerton Rd ~ CENTERTON (External Site)

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer. Step into a dynamic leadership role as a Test Site Lead with Raytheon, where you’ll drive mission-critical operations at our partner facility in Moorestown, NJ. In this exciting position, you’ll represent Raytheon as the go-to leader, ensuring seamless alignment of team efforts with program objectives. You’ll take charge of planning and executing the Integration and Test (I&T) plan, managing lab schedules, coordinating resources, and addressing priorities to deliver outstanding results. As a key communicator, you’ll build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, tackle challenges and provide solutions that keep the program on track. Your areas of responsibility will include ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact and lead cutting-edge innovations, this role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your leadership and technical expertise. Some travel may be required to support program goals.

What You Will Do

• Represent Raytheon as the onsite lead and aligning the team to program goals
• Regularly interact with internal and external customers and partners
• Respond to and report on issues and requests both within program and from customers and partners
• Plan for and communicate site needs to various stakeholders
• Coordinate efforts for all Raytheon resources at site, including:
  • Operation and execution scheduling to execute the Integration and Test (I&T) plan, including lab scheduling
  • Communication of issues and priority changes
  • Ensuring resources have proper training and site access
  • Ensure safety and maintenance activities are completed and documented, including defect tracking and resolution.
  • Interface with site facilities to coordinate any support needed
• Please note that due to the nature of our work, this role requires onsite presence at our partner facility in Moorestown, NJ. Some travel might be required.
• Travel for this position is required, about 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with working with US Navy programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as a site lead, including personnel management and technical team leadership.
• Prior experience with naval radar programs.
• Experience working with external contractors.
• Experience with or certification in Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Subject matter expertise with systems integration, verification, and validation.

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

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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