Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Team Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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:

Secret - Current

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. 

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Integrated Product Team Lead, for StormBreaker LIT program to join our Tucson, AZ location.  SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!

The Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Team Lead, StormBreaker LIT will be responsible for technical leadership as a Systems Engineering Lead, contributing directly to the successful management of the scope, schedule, and cost associated with a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities for this position include managing system and subsystem requirements, providing Systems Engineering technical oversight during integration and test activities, participating in verification and validation efforts for the system, providing Systems Engineering expertise in system architecture and design, and ensuring earned value management (EVM) practices are applied to monitor and control project performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of systems engineers and multidiscipline engineers  

• Team management & leadership and project planning 

• Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsible for quarterly Estimates at Complete, monthly WebStatus, IMS updates, LREs, and necessary variance narratives  

• Lead Design Reviews and Raytheon Gates (PDR, SRR, FCA, etc) 

• Management of system requirements through verification 

• Develop, update, and manage Verification Plans and Reports 

• Cross-functional collaboration and coordination 

• Write Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) within the effort and support activities through Gate 4 

• Coordinate with program leadership on long term strategy and planning 

• Review and support trade studies, down-selects, and other analyses 

• CDRL management, report development, and delivery  

• Develop materials for customer meetings (Reviews, Technical Interface Meetings, status meetings, etc.) and brief customer representatives 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience.

• Experience in Systems Engineering, Architecture, and/or Design 

• Experience working with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures and work with the DoD customer

• Experience with earned value management (EVM) principles, including planning, tracking, and reporting on cost, schedule, and/or performance metrics

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience on a Missile Program 

• Experience working on a cross-functional team of Systems Engineers and multidiscipline engineers  

• Post Graduate Degree in in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics and 10 years’ engineering experience

• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle as it relates to the Software Development life cycle

• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies, with the ability to apply principles to effectively manage tasks and collaborate within cross-functional teams

• Ability to evaluate and clarify systems engineering tasks, translating them into well-defined, measurable, and actionable deliverables in support of earned value management (EVM) practices and program objectives.

• Detailed experience in one or more of the following domains: embedded software, RF signal processing, GNC, RF system integration & test, 6DOF/model development

• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations with strong verbal and written communication skills

• Software and firmware architecture, design, development, integration, testing, and verification

• Interfacing with customers

• Developing & Refining CONOPS, System Architecture, System Requirement, and Requirements Verification Strategies & Plans

• Performing Functional & Physical Analyses and Allocation

• Creating & Maintaining Specifications

• Subassembly and System Integration & Verification

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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

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.

• 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 

• This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

• We Are RTX

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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