Principal Systems Engineer

Location:

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

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

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 Principal Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and Ghost Eye 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.

This role can be based out of Tewksbury, Andover, or Marlborough MA or Pelham NH.

• Core Systems Engineering:
  Develop requirements and algorithms, concepts of operations, and define system interfaces.
• Lead Testing Efforts:
  Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Troubleshoot and Analyze:
  Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Drive Performance:
  Work across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
• Modeling and Simulation:
  Develop and execute models to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
• Integrate Systems:
  Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.
• Partner and Lead:
  Work with and lead a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
• Document and Communicate:
  Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform Data Analysis:
  Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radar performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
• Present Findings:
  Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.
• Support Missions:
  Travel as needed (up to 20%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
• 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.

• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with model‑based engineering.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements.
• Experience developing both scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Experience with C++, Python, or similar
• Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration…