Senior Lead Systems Engineer — Coyote CUAS Program

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Coyote CUAS Lead Systems Engineer efforts. The role focuses on driving system analysis, requirements development, design, integration, testing, and qualification, with direct interface to USG customers and production teams.

The candidate will mentor engineers, coordinate across programs, and ensure technical rigor across disciplines, including production and sustainment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading full systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Protect the system technical integrity and ensure the product meets customer needs.
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines and with external entities to align program efforts.
• Communicate program status and guidance to leadership and teams to maintain cadence.
• Interface with government customers and partners to influence production activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through FRACAS and failure analysis activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Coyote CUAS Lead Systems Engineer efforts. The role focuses on driving system analysis, requirements development, design, integration, testing, and qualification, with direct interface to USG customers and production teams.

The candidate will mentor engineers, coordinate across programs, and ensure technical rigor across disciplines, including production and sustainment activities.