LTAMDS Lead Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Concord, North Tewksbury (MA, MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for the LTAMDS program based in Massachusetts. You will work across IPTs and contracts, coordinating hardware, software, and test capabilities to ensure interface integrity and cohesive design.

The role involves technical leadership, requirements verification, and collaboration with program office and government customers. Responsibilities include guiding capability thread leads, maturing technical capabilities into optimal solutions, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or multi-disciplinary engineering.
• Radar or sensor systems experience preferred but not required.
• Integration/test or sustainment background strongly valued.
• This role is based in Tewksbury, MA.

Responsibilities

• Works across IPT/CPTs and contracts to support Development, Production, and Sustainment.
• Coordinates across HW, SW, test capabilities for interface integrity and design cohesion.
• Technical leadership and coordination with CE and program leads.
• Shape baseline strategy to mature system capability across contracts and proposals.
• Oversee alignment between LTAMDS and Ghosteye for architecture, performance, requirements.
• Write and deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Experience presenting to customers and

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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.

What you will do:

• Works across all IPT/CPTs, and across contracts in support of Development, Production, and Sustainment.
• 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
• Shapes Tech Baseline strategy through collaborative engagements intended to mature system capability across contracts and proposals
• The LTAMDS 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)
• Oversee and ensure alignment between LTAMDS and Ghosteye for architecture, performance and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination
• Coordinate closely with the 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 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals.
• Radar or sensor systems experience preferred but not required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 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 Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the 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.

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.