IVV Lead – Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an IVV Lead Senior Principal Systems Engineer—Integration and Test Lead to guide verification and validation of a next‑gen optical system. You will oversee cross‑functional teams in design, integration, and testing, ensuring readiness for fielded solutions.

You will lead analyses, requirements allocation, and plans across unclassified and classified environments, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with systems architects and product owners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain/maintain clearance.
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements, and/or test.

Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V activities within the System Test & Eval IPTL.
• Direct engineers in test design, procedure creation, and execution.
• Perform analysis, architecture, and design for integration and testing.
• Plan and manage verification, validation, and qualification efforts.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews with Customer and Certification Agencies.
• Mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification.

Skills

IVV leadership

Systems engineering

Test design & execution

Requirement analysis

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after 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’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) systems engineering is seeking an IVV Lead Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Integration and Test Lead with a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions.

The Integration and Test lead is a leader who is responsible for ensuring the successful verification and validation for a high-profile product line. This role will contribute to a team responsible for systems integration verification and validation of a next gen optical system.

What You Will Do

• IV&V lead within the System Test & Eval IPTL
• Experienced in leading/directing engineers in the test design, procedure creation, and execution
• Perform analysis, architecture, and design, primarily focusing on the Integration and Testing phases of systems development
• Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation for Integration and Test
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews with Customer and Certification Agencies
• Collaborate with Systems Architects, Product Owners, Chief Engineers, to generate Integration and Test Environments and Plans
• Lead Verification, Validation, and Qualification efforts in both Unclassified and Classified environments
• Conduct tests on optical and electrical components and integrated systems, collect test data, and analyze results to optimize performance.
• Identify and resolve issues during testing, support system design enhancements, and provide troubleshooting and calibration for ongoing and specialized programs.
• Mentor junior engineers on Integration, Validation, Verification, and Qualification

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, integration, and verification/validation
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements, and/or test
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Qualifications We Prefer Active Secret Clearance Background in developing EO/IR tracking solutions and conducting system-level testing Knowledge of algorithm design for EO/IR detection, tracking, and target characterization with lab and field validation Work in integration labs, test facilities, or field environments supporting system integration and verification Ability to present analytical and technical information to leadership and customers Agile systems engineering practices Automated software build, test, and deployment processes Generate integration and test plans for embedded systems and digital hardware DOORS, CAMEO, or similar

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.