Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support the development and testing of LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. In Andover, MA, you will lead efforts in system requirements, integration, and testing, utilizing your 10+ years of experience. Candidates must have a degree in STEM and an active Secret clearance. Competitive salary of USD 132,400 – 251,600 based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Must have an active U.S. government-issued Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and system interfaces.
• Lead testing efforts and document processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Skills

Systems software

Hardware

Requirements gathering

Integration

Testing

Scripting with MATLAB

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

C++

Python

Job description

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord (can be based in Tewksbury, Andover, Marlborough MA or Pelham NH)

Core Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, algorithms, concepts of operations, and define system interfaces.
• Lead testing efforts by developing and implementing test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Model and simulate system performance to support verification and validation.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems and evaluate functionality and impact.
• Document integration plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
• Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.
• Provide support at delivery sites, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations, traveling up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications you must have

• Degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, or test.
• Experience developing scripts and functions with MATLAB.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with model-based engineering.
• Experience developing and managing requirements.
• Experience with C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience generating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
• Experience in an integration lab, test facility, or field supporting integration and/or verification.
• Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.

Security Clearance

Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.

Salary

USD 132,400 – 251,600, depending on experience, location, and role level.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and optional incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans per federal regulations.