LTAMDS Development Lead Systems Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Senior Principal) to join the LTAMDS program in Tewksbury, MA. The role requires directing cross‑discipline teams, maturing system requirements, and ensuring compliant technical execution in coordination with the Chief Engineer.

You will collaborate with program leadership to balance performance against objectives, drive interface integrity, and deliver robust defense solutions for field deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years in Systems Engineering or multi-discipline engineering.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Integration/test or sustainment background valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across IPT/CPTs and contracts in Development.
• Coordinate HW, SW, and test capabilities for interface integrity and design cohesion.
• Mature concepts into optimal solutions; verify system requirements (FCA/SVR).
• Support Chief Engineer to ensure technical execution and integration.
• Guide technical capabilities (EP, NCTR, ABT/TBM, 360) into solutions.
• Maintain frequent contact with Program Office and US Government to mature solutions for fielding.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across teams.
• Coordinate with Development Program Manager on budget and schedule.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Briefings

EVMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury

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: Secret - Current

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

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.

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Lead Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Program.

The LTAMDS-GE Department is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Senior Principal Systems Engineering) to join the LTAMDS program. The Development Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) is an integral part of the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) and is the principal arbiter of Systems requirements and design. The LSE supports the OCE to ensure technical execution and system compliance with contractual requirements.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate 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:

• Works across all IPT/CPTs, and across contracts in support of Development.
• Coordinates across HW, SW, test capabilities to ensure interface integrity and design cohesion. They are key participants in platform/SoS integration.
• Matures concepts into an optimal solution balancing performance against objectives and constraints; is responsible for system requirements verification (FCA/SVR) and supports the sell-off of the product.
• Works with the Chief Engineer (CE) to support the capability thread leads for technical execution and integration of the program.
• Works with the CE and the various capability thread leads to provide, guide and mature the technical capabilities (EP, NCTR, ABT/TBM, 360 etc.) into optimal solutions.
• The LTAMDS Development LSE along with the CE of the program is in constant communication with the Program Office and the US Govt. in maturing solutions and getting it to the field quickly (to support customer needs).
• Provide technical leadership and coordination.
• Coordinate closely with the Development Program Manager regarding budget and schedule.
• Guide and direct other engineering team leads to achieve program and technical success.
• Coordinate, write, and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering
• Proven Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals
• Integration/test or sustainment background strongly valued

This role is based in Tewksbury, MA.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Self-starter - proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action
• Radar or sensor systems preferred but not required
• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings
• Excellent communication skills with prior experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
• Experience defining clear, testable requirements or change requests Familiar with configuration control and release processes
• Experience in schedule development, action item management, requirement change management and overall development and progress metrics
• Experience working with external customers; including USG, or FMS partners
• EVMS Certified (or equivalent)
• Knowledge navigating the organization and working with stakeholders across the company to develop solutions to key program challenges
• Technical leadership and guidance of multi-disciplined teams in the design and development of system requirements and design.

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 In