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Principal Engineering Navy Radar Lead Onsite Jobs

Job in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, 02871, USA
Listing for: Clearance Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 107500 - 204500 USD Yearly USD 107500.00 204500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Systems Engineer

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. Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking Senior Systems Engineers interested in Naval Radar engineering.

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.

Your primary responsibilities will include being a team leader in overseeing technical work and ensuring project requirements are met with precision and accuracy. You will act as a team leader by reviewing work, and contributing to the development of innovative procedures, processes, and standards to enhance team performance. You will ensure systems are built, tested, and deployed seamlessly, while ensuring the team is meeting project objectives.

Every day will present unique challenges requiring teamwork, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.

  • 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%.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • 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 being able to break down complex problems, analyze data effectively, and identify actionable solutions, all while maintaining a sharp focus on details.
  • Experience analyzing performance metrics and applying optimization techniques to enhance efficiency and functionality.
  • Experience in juggling multiple tasks and handling shifting priorities effectively, such as meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects, responding promptly to urgent requests, and staying organized while managing a high volume of work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

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 Eligibility
    - Relocation assistance 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX…

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