Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join a 24/7 operations support program. You will provide technical expertise, analysis, and engineering support in a fast-paced team environment. U.S.

citizenship and an active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance are required. The role offers collaboration across customers and contractors, strong problem solving, and opportunities to influence program performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years engineering experience.
• Experience with sensemaking applications and data analytics.
• Experience executing presentations and data capture/visualization.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical liaison with customers and demonstrate project leadership across boundaries.
• Work in a high tempo small team with customers and contractors.
• Support major projects and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Capture, analyze, and present systems performance metrics.
• Support CONOP updates and provide applicable improvements.
• Utilize SPLUNK, KIBANA and related analysis tools.

Skills

Sensemaking

Data analytics

Data visualization

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

SPLUNK

KIBANA

Job description

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

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

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.
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

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.

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