Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA. The role provides critical system engineering and analytical support for a 24/7 operations program, requiring strong collaboration with customers and contractors. Onsite position with security clearance is essential.

The candidate will analyze performance metrics, develop solutions to complex problems, and help update CONOPs while leveraging SPLUNK and KIBANA for data insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance required.
• Experience with sensemaking applications and data analytics.
• Experience executing presentations to stakeholders.
• Experience with data capture and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical liaison with customers and lead cross-boundary projects.
• Work in a high tempo small team with customers and contractors.
• Support major projects for the program.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Capture, analyze, and present system performance metrics.
• Support CONOP updates and improvements.
• Utilize data analysis tools like SPLUNK and KIBANA.

Skills

Systems engineering

Data analytics

Data visualization

Presentations

Sensemaking tools

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SPLUNK

KIBANA

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)

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:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Summary

Raytheon is seeking an organized and energetic Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The chosen candidate will work within the program which supports a proprietary customer with operational support to 24/7 Operations. This position will provide technical expertise, analysis, and engineering support to the Program. This position requires system engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Location : Alexandria, Virginia.

What You Will Do

• Support as a technical liaison with customers and demonstrate project leadership skills collaborating across customer and contractor boundaries.
• Perform in a high tempo, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and contractors.
• Routinely called upon to support major projects that support the program/customer.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Technically minded problem-solver, be able to focus on the task at hand, follow-through on the prescribed plan, flexible and think under pressure.
• Capture, analyze, and present systems performance metrics.
• Support Concept of Operations (CONOP) updates and provide applicable improvements.
• Functionally utilize systems related, discrepancy reporting, and data analysis tools (i.e. SPLUNK, KIBANA, etc.)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with sensemaking applications and tools
• Experience with data analytics.
• Experience executing presentations
• Experience with general data capture and visualization tools
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with metrics, log analysis, and data capture.
• Experience with general and regression system testing.
• Experience with discrepancy tracking and management.
• Multi-domain experience
• Experience involving customer engagement and briefing

What We Offer

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.

• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available

Role Details

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• 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, parenta