Senior Principal. Electrical Engineer Project Lead - Onsite Tewksbury/Marlborough, MA

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Project Lead in Tewksbury, MA. This role involves overseeing electrical hardware design, contributing to critical defense systems, and requires significant experience in project leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise and be able to manage complex projects within a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience presenting to various management levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams of electrical engineers in hardware design.
• Focus on planning, budgeting, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Technical leadership

Team coordination

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Senior Principal. Electrical Engineer Project Lead - Onsite Tewksbury/Marlborough, MA

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Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Sensor Controls & Electronics Department within Raytheon is hiring an Electrical Engineering Project Lead with strong technical leadership ability. The project lead will direct teams of electrical engineers in completing custom military electrical hardware design and verification, focusing on planning, budgeting, internal and external design reviews, team coordination, issue resolution, risk and opportunity management.

What You Will Do

Candidate will work as part of a highly motivated team, collaborating with cross-functional project teams making up a larger program or internal research and development effort.

This position is located 100% ONSITE in Tewksbury, MA or Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum ten (10) years related technical experience leading complex technical projects
• Experience with electrical hardware design and development including design standard adherence
• Experience presenting to various levels of management including internal and external customers
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP, and/or other scheduling/cost management tools
• 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.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Earned Value Management certified
• Familiar with PCB and FPGA design
• Subcontract management
• Experience in proposal writing including cost estimation
• Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements
  
  

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.

This position is eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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