Sr. Principal Systems Designer

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Designer for their Tucson, AZ location. The role involves designing, integrating, and administering system solutions in classified environments. Candidates will collaborate with engineers to ensure system compatibility and resolve complex issues. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Relocation Eligibility

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Typically, a bachelor's degree and 8 years of direct experience or a master's degree and 5 years of direct experience.
• 8+ years’ experience providing technical solutions for IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to support a varied range of administrative tasking.
• Coordinating technical and process document reviews.
• Participating and leading technical meetings with team members.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Red Hat

VMware

Ansible

Cloud

Netapp Storage

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Sr. Principal Systems Designer – Marlborough, MA, Tewksbury, MA; Woburn, MA; Tucson, AZ will sponsor a clearance , we offer relocation and 100% on site!

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 Raytheon Solutions Design & Integration (SDI) team is responsible for researching, developing, and integrating cyber-compliant, standardized system solutions using innovative designs to enhance execution efficiency and the capabilities of digitally supported programs. SDI is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Designer support the design, integration, and administration of system solutions within classified and unclassified program work environments. They will be responsible for working with senior engineers to determine system requirement, specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of Information Systems. They will also be responsible for assisting in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex system problems developing and recommending courses of action where needed. This position requires direct on-site support at the Raytheon Marlborough, MA, Tewksbury, MA; Woburn, MA; or Tucson, AZ location; whichever the candidate is closest to.

What You Will Do:

• Providing leadership to support a varied range of administrative tasking, to include corrective/preventive maintenance, recurring operations functions, and system optimization.
• Coordinating technical and process document reviews and resolving system administration, engineering, and integration issues.
• Participating and leading technical meetings with team members and other program personnel and representing the organization in functional area matters.
• Provide IT systems administration/design support in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Develop and coordinate IT technology strategies, roadmaps, and reference architectures.
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical solutions. Support teams and technical review teams
• Forms effective business relationships; fosters an open culture of collaboration. Perform technology evaluations, develop proof-of-concepts, and look for opportunities to introduce advanced Information Technologies into solutions and products.
• Develop and drive the use of common processes and tools across the program function.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours. Must be able to travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of direct experience or a master’s degree in and 5 years of direct experience.
• 8+ years’ experience providing technical solutions for IT systems.
• Experience in developing systems designs, including architecture, and deployment.
• Experience with infrastructure technologies such as server operating systems, server hardware, computer storage, networks, virtualization, encryption, and security.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management and ability to multitask.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat, Ansible, VMware, Containerization, Cloud and Netapp Storage devices; Architectural and Security certifications such as TOGAF, Security+, and CISSP
• Candidate must have the ability to clearly articulate ideas, process steps, and technical data in written, graphical, and spoken dialogue.
• Familiarity with Government security controls including NISPOM, JAFAN, ICD 503 and the RMF

What We Offer

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, and Innovation.

- Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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