RTX

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Tewksbury, MA
USD 132k - 252k
Description

Processing Technology Refresh / Hot Kit I&T Lead

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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 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. 

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.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to work across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

What You Will Do:

In this Senior Principal Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

  • Responsible for cost, schedule, and execution for LTAMDS systems integration, verification and validation scope for LTAMDS Processing Technology Refresh and Hot Kit scope

  • Lead development and reporting of proposal costing efforts for systems integration, verification and validation scope and coordinate total SI&T scope proposal approvals

  • Ensure application of technical processes in Test Readiness Reviews, Engineering Review Boards, Configuration Control Boards, etc

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team leaders and engineers within the systems integration & test team

  • Support product owner execution of First Article Inspections (FAI) for all major end items to ensure compliance with design specifications and program requirements. 

  • Work with product teams to develop, coordinate, and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for each major end item to validate system functionality and performance. 

  • Perform verification of system and program requirements, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual, technical, and quality standards.

  • Plan and conduct Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) for each major end item to review technical progress, resolve issues, and align stakeholders.

  • Provide ground test support, including test planning, analysis, and on-site support during test events as needed.

  • Support laboratory activities including system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.

  • Work regularly across functions, engineering disciplines, and Program Management

Travel as required to meet programmatic objectives. Regular travel between multiple Raytheon locations in Massachusetts is required. Occasional domestic and potential international travel.

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.

  • Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.

  • Experience leading a team of engineers with varying levels of expertise

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with system integration, verification and test

  • Earned Value Certification

  • Ability to work with other engineering disciplines, Quality, Reliability, and program management

  • Familiarity with LTAMDS/GhostEye system architecture, interface definition, and requirements management for complex engineered systems.

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.

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.

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.

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