Principal Systems Requirements & Specification Engineer Onsite

Prattwhitney; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX, a premier aerospace and defense company, is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineering leader to drive requirements, architecture, verification, and deployment across programs. The role emphasizes MBSE practices, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and rigorous oversight of technical work products.

Ideal candidates will have extensive STEM experience, familiarity with DOORS, Rhapsody, and Cameo, and a proven ability to optimize system performance while managing risks and budgets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, and/or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements and/or test.
• Experience with underwater acoustics analysis, sensor systems, and/or naval system development.
• Hands‑on experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and practices.
• Deep subject matter expertise in systems engineering or a related technical field, including providing guidance and driving technical direction.
• Experience analyzing system performance metrics and applying optimization techniques to improve capability and efficiency.
• Experience breaking down complex technical problems, analyzing data, and developing clear, actionable solutions.
• Experience with technical writing and oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and validate system requirements across the engineering lifecycle.
• Oversee technical work products for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with requirements.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies.
• Coordinate system architecture, integration, verification, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate across disciplines to resolve technical issues and mitigate risks.
• Lead in reviewing deliverables and ensuring project standards compliance.
• Identify roadblocks, negotiate changes, and foster stakeholder collaboration.
• Analyze contracts and spending to align with project strategy and budgets.

Skills

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

System software

System hardware

MBSE

Systems engineering

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS2 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ SOUTH BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Lead the team in defining, managing, and validating system requirements across the full engineering lifecycle. Oversee technical work products to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements and standards. Drive the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, procedures, and methodologies that enhance system performance and team effectiveness. Coordinate system architecture, integration, verification, and deployment activities to ensure alignment with project objectives and traceable requirements. Collaborate across disciplines to resolve technical issues, mitigate risks, and maintain traceability configuration and requirements. Lead in overseeing technical work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. Exhibit the ability to overcome obstacles by proactively identifying potential roadblocks, negotiating changes to ensure project success, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive alignment and resolve conflicts. Evaluate contracts, engineering strategies, and operational efficiencies to optimize spending, while identifying financial needs for projects or operations to ensure alignment with overall strategy, and addressing variances between actual and planned spending through corrective actions. Travel, domestic, to support customer events, with an expected travel requirement not exceeding 15%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, and/or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements and/or test.
• Experience with underwater acoustics analysis, sensor systems, and/or naval system development.
• Hands‑on experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and practices.
• Deep subject matter expertise in systems engineering or a related technical field, including providing guidance and driving technical direction.
• Experience analyzing system performance metrics and applying optimization techniques to improve capability and efficiency.
• Experience breaking down complex technical problems, analyzing data, and developing clear, actionable solutions.
• Experience with technical writing and oral presentations.

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) activities across the product development lifecycle.

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.
• Benefits: 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.