Principal Electrical Engineer – Proposal Lead

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer – Proposal Lead to craft, cost, and defend engineering bids for radar systems. This 1st shift, 100% on-site role requires leading multi-disciplined teams, developing BOEs, and interfacing with hardware leads across the REPA department.

U.S. security clearance eligibility and citizenship are required; relocation may be offered. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience leading multi-disciplined proposal teams.
• Experience developing and submitting compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Experience analyzing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to define project scope.
• Experience identifying risks and opportunities and cost rollups.

Responsibilities

• Craft strongly researched and well-documented engineering bids.
• Write Basis of Estimates (BOEs) based on well thought out reasoning.
• Defend bids to management while interfacing with hardware leads.
• Support Electrical and REPA Department proposals at multiple levels.
• Travel to multiple sites as needed (Marlborough, MA with trips to Andover/Tewksbury).

Skills

Team leadership

BOE preparation

Cost estimation

SOW/RFP analysis

Bid defense

Regulatory compliance

Presentation skills

Security clearance awareness

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SBT tool

EPIC

PS-07 tool

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-11-01

Country: United States of America

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

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.

Raytheon's Receiver/Exciter & Processing Architecture (REPA) Department is the focal point for receiver, exciter, beam steering, and signal processing technology within Raytheon. The department is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support to production builds, and lifecycle support of Raytheon products.

The REPA Department has an opening on their team to join as a Principal Electrical Engineer – Proposal Lead. This is a great opportunity for a flexible, multi-disciplined engineer who is seeking to utilize his/her strong background in radars to compliment his/her experience leading costing activities.

What You Will Do

• Craft strongly researched and well-documented engineering bids.


• Write Basis of Estimates (BOEs) based on well thought out reasoning.


• Defend bids to management while interfacing with hardware leads.


• Support both Electrical and REPA Department level proposals at 50%, department level metrics development and support at 25%, and technical department initiatives at 25%.


• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Marlborough, MA. Travel is anticipated between multiple sites including Andover, MA and Tewksbury, MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience.


• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams to meet deadlines for proposal submissions.


• Experience developing and submitting compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs) aligned with regulatory requirements.


• Experience analyzing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to extract and define project scope.


• Experience identifying risks and opportunities, preferably on detailed analysis of proposal cost rollups.


• Experience adjusting and aligning bids to meet the requirements of various contract types, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF).


• Experience delivering presentations of proposal details to management.


• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to advocate for the department when faced with disorganized proposal leadership.


• Ability to work with Mechanical Engineering to occasionally develop a combined Hardware Package.


• Experience with Standard Bidding Tool (SBT) and Engineering Project Information Collection (EPIC) as well as using the PS-07 tool.


• Experience in an environment where multi-tasking between technical, business, and schedule constraints is constantly navigated.


• Experience interfacing with cross-functional disciplines to align the Electrical Engineering bid with the overall project scope.


• Experience with Receiver and Exciter hardware development at the radar system level.


• Academic background that includes courses in: Receiver and/or Transmitter Design, Radio Frequency (RF) Design, Front -End Transceiver Design Theory, Digital Signal Processing, and Radar Systems.


• Design Verification and system level verification testing experience.


• Active / Existing Secret U.S. 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, Collaboration, and Innovation.


• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.