Low Rate Initial Production Systems Engineering Lead

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a LRIP Systems Engineering Lead (Senior Principal Systems Engineer) to join the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities discipline for the LTAMDS program. This on-site role requires active DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work at multiple MA/NH locations.

The position offers market-rate compensation and comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary problem solving, program management, and leadership across geographically dispersed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LRIP Systems Engineering scope per the SOW with the LRIP team.
• Manage execution plan within cost and schedule constraints.
• Communicate challenges with Program Leadership, Chief Engineer, and customers.
• Coordinate technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Promote collaboration across Raytheon units and with external partners.
• Understand financial metrics and provide insights for decisions.
• Prioritize and de-conflict tasks to maximize value.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated LRIP Systems Engineering Lead (Senior Principal Systems Engineer) to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS Program.

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Date Posted

2026-07-30

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

This role can be located out of our Tewksbury MA, Andover MA, or Pelham NH locations

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to work across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of SE scope as per the SOW with the LRIP Systems Engineering team
• Maintain plan to execute SOW within cost and schedule constraints while identifying required course corrections as the execution path evolves
• Communicate challenges and concerns effectively with Program Leadership, Office of the Chief Engineer and Customers
• Broad knowledge of the technology and concepts of radars and associated products
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the process and requirements of maintaining compliance with all export and import controls
• Ability to promote collaboration and drive alignment across Raytheon business units, functions and programs as well with external partners and customers.
• Coordinate, write, and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers
• A deep enough understanding of general and Raytheon specific financial metrics (e.g. bookings, sales, operating profit, and cash) and processes, and program metrics (e.g. CPI/SPI, EAC) and processes, to provide meaningful insight into business decisions and strategies.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and de-conflict competing tasks based on an accurate assessment on what will provide the greatest value to the business.

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 effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior radar program leadership experience
• Experience in developing effective relationships with customers and partners
• Experience leading teams across multiple geographic locations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• US security clearance

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 and Innovation.

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.

• 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
• Holidays

• 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.