Principal Systems Engineer, Site Lead​/TPY

Location:

US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)

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’s Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) located on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is seeking a Systems Engineering Site Lead to join our team. At MCVC we plan and conduct complex integrated field tests, provide system integration and sell‑off, and provide operational expertise to a variety of missile and radar programs. The Site Lead will be responsible for a test site in support of the AN/TPY‑2 program.

The Site Lead will require active participation with the Raytheon program leadership team and WSMR Material Test Directorate as well as supporting local test events and daily site operations. The candidate is expected to embrace MCVC goals and initiatives, monitor team dynamics, collaborate with programs and site leadership on staffing, provide employee feedback, and be actively involved in daily program operations.

This role serves as the primary on‑site leader coordinating test execution, personnel, customer engagement, logistics, and system readiness in support of defense and aerospace programs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, systems integration experience, and the ability to manage complex test events in dynamic environments while ensuring compliance with customer, program, and regulatory requirements. This is an onsite role located at WSMR in White Sands, NM.

• Lead day‑to‑day operations at assigned test sites supporting radar, sensor, communications, or integrated defense systems testing.
• Coordinate test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and post‑test activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as the primary interface between program leadership, engineering teams, government customers, range personnel, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all Site and test activities comply with safety, security, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Manage site logistics including equipment readiness, transportation, calibration, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
• Oversee installation, integration, and verification of test assets and support equipment.
• Track and report test status, risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions to program management.
• Develop and maintain test schedules, resource plans, and operational procedures.
• Mentor and supervise site personnel, technicians, and support staff.
• Work in remote/hazardous locations in proximity to energized equipment, radar radiation, and unexploded ordnance environments.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience leading complex field or range integration & test activities for radar, communications, or weapons systems.
• Experience working in classified or secure environments.

• Prior military or defense industry test range experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and test methodologies with proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting DoD developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) events.
• Familiarity with missile systems, air defense systems, or command‑and‑control platforms.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action…