Senior Principal Engineer Program Lead - GhostEye Radar

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the GhostEye program within the Radar Mechanical Design Department. This onsite role oversees scope, budget, schedule, and cross-functional integration of radar system sub-products into a complete set, reporting to LTAMDS IPT Lead.

You will manage design to production transitions, apply EVMS and risk management, and coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to meet tight customer schedules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience leading and participating in design, development and production activities.
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals.
• Experience with earned value management and other program management skills.
• Experience presenting challenging technical issues to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scope, budget, and schedule for the overall development of the system.
• Integrate sub-products into a complete Radar Set product and lead cross-functional teams.
• Balance design completion with customer schedule requirements and EVMS tracking.
• Collaborate with chief engineers, technical leads, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure successful execution.

Skills

EVMS

Risk & Opportunity Management

Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Mechanical Design

Cost Proposals

Production Transition

Engineering Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-07-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 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.

Radars and Programs

The Radar Mechanical Design Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of some of the most innovative land-based and shipboard radars in the world. This includes phased array radar systems, electronic modules, pedestals, and power and cooling systems. The department comprises individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support. The Radar Mechanical Design Department is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer as the GhostEye Program Lead. GhostEye is a multi-mission medium range sensor providing 360 deg surveillance in the LTAMDS Raytheon Technologies franchise. In this role, you will lead the GhostEye Program, reporting directly to the LTAMDS IPT Lead. You will be responsible for overseeing program execution across multiple products, ensuring alignment with challenging schedules while effectively planning, managing, and tracking cost and schedule performance. This onsite role will be based in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

The GhostEye Program Lead oversee the scope, budget, and schedule for the overall development of the system. This includes integrating the sub-products into a complete Radar Set product. Experience in leading a cross functional team including members from Engineering, Operations, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality through hardware development and production. Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing EVMS and Risk & Opportunity Management. Experience in program planning, budgeting, and tracking to cost and schedule. The role requires close management of design completion while simultaneously balancing resulting performance with the ability to meet the customers critical schedule requirements. Regular review of program status including tracking and review by both Engineering Leadership and Program Leadership. Extensive knowledge of hardware engineering capabilities to ensure successful technical execution. Ability to partner with the chief engineers, technical leads, Operations leads, Supply Chain and Quality is required. Extensive knowledge of transition to production and the ability to lead a design release into production is required. The position requires frequent interaction with all levels of Raytheon Management, internal and external customers. Ensure balance with risk conditions and constraints while advising leadership.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience leading and participating in design, development and production activities.
• Experience preparing both technical and cost proposals.
• Experience with earned value management and other program management skills.
• Experience presenting challenging technical issues to senior leadership.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Direct experience with military radar, program and products, ideally in the LTAMDS franchise.
• Raytheon Technologies process improvement ie CORE/ Six Sigma Certification.
• Collaborate in teams or independently, flexible, demonstrates initiative.
• Experience in driving Cost Reduction Initiatives and partnering with Suppliers in reducing costs and or driving quick closure to issues.
• Broad knowledge of project management principles.

What We Offer

A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• 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
• Holidays

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety. Relocation assistance available.

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. This position requires 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 #LI-TR1 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.