Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering - IPTL at Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Downtown Boulder Partnership is seeking a Principal Engineer for Systems Engineering in Tucson, AZ. You'll lead a team in Systems Integration & Test for various military projects, ensuring all milestones are met on schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, and extensive hardware/software integration experience. A competitive salary range of $101,000 – $203,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and onsite working conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance.
• Experience in Hardware & Software Integration on military platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Systems Integration & Test engineers for flight test efforts.
• Manage SI&T activities to meet program milestones.
• Perform integration and verification testing to meet specifications.

Skills

Hardware & Software Integration

Customer Engagement

Validation & Verification

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Lab/Field Test Equipment

Telemetry tools

Job description

Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering - IPTL

Location: Tucson, AZ

Date Posted: 2025-10-30

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret – current

U.S. citizenship required. An active, transferable 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) engineers in integration and flight test efforts for the Integrated Fires Protection Center (IFPC).
• Ensure all program SI&T activities are correctly scheduled, resourced, and effectively supported to meet program and customer milestones.
• Manage a team of SI&T engineers that support development efforts, launcher integration events, and program flight test for IFPC.
• Control manpower planning and growth of the SI&T team, including proposal and planning efforts.
• Make cost and schedule decisions to meet monthly and annual reporting requirements.
• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test meets specifications.
• Collect, analyze data, and provide detailed reports of results.
• Create and modify documentation for formal testing reviews, such as Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
• Support field testing and travel (typically one- to two-week periods) as required.
• Support Proposal and Engineering Approval Consultation (EAC) activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Hardware & Software Integration experience, preferably on military platforms.
• Integrated Product Team Lead experience, including developing test plans and procedures.
• Experience evaluating requirements with Verification & Validation methods and using lab/field test equipment.
• Direct customer engagement experience and expertise in establishing and configuring labs, including spread benches, Hardware-in-the-Loop setups, and emulators.
• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience creating integration and verification strategies.
• Experience in Cost Account Manager (CAM) role and ability to gain PM certification within six months.
• Electrical Engineering background or exposure.
• Experience in RF Datalink Telemetry, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.
• Experience in Effectors & Systems of Systems background.

What the Role Offers

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Onsite role in Tucson, AZ – employees working in onsite roles will operate primarily onsite.

Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. Compensation is determined by role, responsibilities, and experience. Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits. Annual incentive compensation may be offered based on performance.

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 for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the VA ERAAA.