Principal Engineering Navy Radar Lead Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG 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 RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Portsmouth, RI team primarily supports programs in the Naval undersea and Naval surface domains, including sensor systems, mine countermeasures, submarines, torpedoes, combat systems, and ship architecture/integration.

Our Naval Radar engineers perform radar data analysis and tracking, develop and manage system requirements, integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer.

Serve as a trusted technical expert and key leader, supporting the team leader in managing daily operations and ensuring team effectiveness. Support/develop key engineering activities, including underwater acoustics analysis, system requirements development, hardware/software integration, test plan creation, debugging, and system performance evaluation. Assist in overseeing technical work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. Overcome obstacles by proactively identifying potential roadblocks, negotiating changes to ensure project success, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive alignment and resolve conflicts.

Evaluate vendor contracts, procurement strategies, and operational efficiencies to optimize spending, while identifying financial needs for projects or operations to ensure alignment with overall strategy, and addressing variances between actual and planned spending through corrective actions. Travel, domestic, to support customer events, with an expected travel requirement not exceeding 15%.

After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) activities across the product development lifecycle.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Value System)
• Experience with radar data analysis
• Experience with MBSE, DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, and/or other digital engineering tools

• Hands‑on experience and in‑depth knowledge as a subject matter expert in systems engineering or a closely related field, providing technical guidance and driving successful project outcomes
• Experience with breaking down complex problems, analyzing data effectively, and identifying actionable solutions, all while maintaining a sharp focus on details
• Experience analyzing performance metrics and applying optimization techniques to enhance efficiency and…