Principal Systems Engineer, SEIT Lead

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies seeks a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Cross-Product Team Lead for the ABAD program in Massachusetts. You will lead the integration, test planning, and V&V across development, production, and sustainment of a two-IPT air defense system.

The role requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relvant experience, with strong leadership. DoD Secret clearance is active on day one and relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for air defense systems.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
• Experience with CAM, IMP/IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, and bids/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development and execution of a complex air defense program spanning two IPTs.
• Manage and monitor work scope, staffing allocations, and provide feedback on execution.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve issues and meet objectives.
• Support program growth through continuous process improvements.
• Occasional local and non-local travel.

Skills

Technical leadership

Test planning

CAM/IMS

System integration

RF systems

DoD programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

IMS

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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: 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’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Cross-Product Team (CPT) Lead within the ASDS Product Area. You will be a self-motivated, passionate leader who collaboratively works with IPT and program leaders on the Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving execution and efficient engineering practices across development, production, and sustainment programs for Air Base Air Defense and reports directly to the ABAD Program Manager. 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.
• Occasional local and non-local travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for air defense systems.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with air defense systems such as NASAMS, SHORAD, FAAD, BC3 (CAC2S), or similar systems.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management.
• 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.

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