Senior 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

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizenship required; active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret clearance required prior to start date.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
• Experience developing both scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with model‑based engineering.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements.
• 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 and/or verification.
• Experience with evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.

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.

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…