Principal Systems Engineer - Patriot Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Directorate leads Mission Systems Integration and MBSE. A Principal Systems Engineer with IP networking and Python experience will drive design and development for Patriot communications systems. This onsite role requires technical leadership and participation in full product lifecycle management.

The position emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and delivering high‑quality warfighter solutions within a DoD program from the Andover site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in STEM related field; security clearance requirements may apply.
• Experience in IP networking and Python software development.
• Strong systems engineering background with DoD familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work in labs with communications hardware for Patriot systems.
• Design and optimize IP network architectures for Patriot communications.
• Develop configurations for communications devices across hardware.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team of engineers.

Skills

Python

IP networking

System engineering

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Linux

Cyber security

Python tooling

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG Date Posted: 2026-05-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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 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. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Directorate is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, and System Security Engineering (SSE). The Land Warfare and Missile Defense Systems (LWMDS) organization is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and software engineering using Python to drive the design and development of world‑class air and missile defense communication systems. This hybrid role encompasses responsibilities across both Systems and Software Engineering disciplines. It involves managing the full product development lifecycle and providing ongoing support for a custom Patriot Communications System management software application utilized directly by the warfighter. The position requires strong technical expertise, effective problem‑solving abilities, collaboration skills, and a dedication to delivering high‑quality solutions that address the critical needs of the warfighter.

What You Will Do

• Perform extensive hands‑on work in development and test labs with communications hardware, supporting activities such as development, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing product support.
• Design and optimize IP communications network architectures to meet the unique requirements of the Patriot system.
• Develop configurations and settings for individual communications devices across a wide range of hardware.
• Create orchestration and automation solutions to enable efficient software management of the communications system and its associated devices.
• Software development in Python.
• Provide ongoing technical support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of new team members, fostering knowledge sharing and team growth.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team of engineers supporting Communication software application development for an individual Patriot program(s).

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.
• Software application development experience using Python or comparable programming languages.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, and sustainment.
• Experience with Voice over IP (VoIP) communication design, configuration, and integration. Certifications in IP networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP) is a plus.
• Experience with cyber secure communications design, configuration, and integration.
• Experience in development and deployment of software applications on cyber hardened Linux operating systems.
• Experience with automated test development of both hardware and software.

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.

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.