Principal Systems Engineer, Integration & Test Lead Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate to lead air defense radar programs such as AN/TPY-2, EWR, and OTHR. The role targets integration, testing, and sustainment across development, production, and fielded systems.

The candidate will drive requirements, design, test planning, V&V, and cross-team collaboration with potential relocation to support MA or AL sites. Strong leadership and DoD program experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification and testing.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux; exposure to DoD programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate development and execution of a complex air defense program spanning two IPTs.
• Monitor work scope, staffing, and provide feedback on execution across teams.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve roadblocks and meet objectives.
• Support program execution with continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools.
• Travel up to 10% locally and non-locally.

Skills

Systems engineering

Radar data analysis

Integration

Verification

Validation

System testing

MATLAB

Python

Perl

C/C++

Linux

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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 Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Systems Integration & Test Long Range Radars Department within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate. The team is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who will support one of a variety of radar programs including AN/TPY-2, EWR, and OTHR. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving execution and efficient engineering practices across development, production, and sustainment programs. This role requires strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the integration, test, and sustainment of a world‑class air defense system. Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to reprioritize your focus, collaborate across disciplines, and find the path forward to meeting our customers' needs. Even an experienced engineering lead from a smaller team would find multiple areas for career growth in this role and discover something new every day.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the development and execution of a complex air defense program that consists of two primary IPTs. This work spans the entire systems engineering workflow including requirements management, system design, test planning, integration, and V&V.
• Manage/monitor the execution of work scope, determine team staffing allocations, and provide feedback on team execution.
• Coordinate across organizational disciplines and functions to identify team/work issues, resolve roadblocks and ensure completion of team objectives.
• Support program execution and growth through continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools.
• 10% local and non-local travel.

This position can be based out of Tewksbury MA or Huntsville AL.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification, validation and/or system testing.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux, and/or other programming.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong integration skills, knowledge of radar algorithms, radar signal processing concepts, theory, modeling and determining radar performance, air defense systems and team interaction skills.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification of RF systems while also managing various tasks, requirements, and commitments.
• Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle including compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.

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.

Relocation Eligibility- Relocation assistance available.

Security Clearance Requirements

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.