Life Cycle Systems Engineer I

Raytheon; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I to join our on‑site team in Woburn, MA. You will support logistics, sustainment, reliability, maintainability, and supportability across multiple product lines under guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities include data development, provisioning, and tracking hardware through production, with emphasis on lifecycle management and data‑driven decision making. A STEM degree and foundational engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and technical data.
• Experience with engineering principles, troubleshooting methodologies, and/or root‑cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in planning and conducting fundamental engineering studies, analyses, and investigations.
• Develop, review, and organize technical data elements, including provisioning lists, spares recommendations, logistics product data, failure trends, and training materials.
• Assist in tracking hardware through production and repair pipelines; help evaluate spare‑part requirements to ensure system readiness.
• Compile and verify engineering changes within life‑cycle management databases to maintain accurate configuration and logistics impacts.
• Support the development and implementation of internal or commercial tools for data tracking, reporting, and monitoring.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models to support basic Logistics Support Analysis and data product development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to contribute to system sustainment and total life cycle support.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting/root-cause analysis

Engineering principles

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CAD

Engineering modeling tools

Databases/Data visualization

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

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: 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 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) Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) department is seeking a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I to join our team onsite in Woburn, MA. As a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I, you will work under guidance from senior engineers, supporting logistics, sustainment, reliability, maintainability, and supportability activities across multiple product lines.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) ensures our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable, and delivered on time. Our team supports the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deactivation, with a focus on product support disciplines, including Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability. Your contributions will directly impact the success of critical missions and our customers’ ability to achieve their objectives.

What You Will Do

• Support senior engineers in planning and conducting fundamental engineering studies, analyses, and investigations.
• Develop, review, and organize technical data elements, including provisioning lists, spares recommendations, logistics product data, failure trends, and training materials.
• Assist in tracking hardware through production and repair pipelines; help evaluate spare‑part requirements to ensure system readiness.
• Compile and verify engineering changes within life‑cycle management databases to maintain accurate configuration and logistics impacts.
• Support the development and implementation of internal or commercial tools for data tracking, reporting, and monitoring.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models to support basic Logistics Support Analysis and data product development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to contribute to system sustainment and total life cycle support.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and technical data.
• Experience with engineering principles, troubleshooting methodologies, and/or root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with defense logistics, maintenance, and supportability frameworks (ILS, RAM, DoD/DFARS, MIL‑STD/MIL‑PRF).
• Exposure to CAD, engineering modeling tools, databases, or data‑visualization software.
• Understanding of system life‑cycle phases (design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Experience with aerospace, radar, or military hardware sustainment projects (academic or internship experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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