Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering Lead

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Lead

100% on-site in Tucson, AZ. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

• Use inputs from engineering disciplines to make informed decisions that ensure design compliance, performance, and alignment with customer mission needs.
• Support platform interface requirements development and implementation.
• Apply deep experience in system-level design, integration, verification, leading technical reviews, and managing risk.
• Perform change analysis and support configuration management process for design and requirements changes across the program.
• Provide mentoring and support to engineering team members, and engagement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) where needed to resolve complex issues.
• Plan, manage, and report on budget and schedule performance, including responsibility for Earned Value Management (EVM), alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and coordination with program planning and finance teams.
• Interact with Raytheon program leadership, the Office of the Chief Engineer, and other integrated product teams (IPTs) to coordinate execution of work scope.
• Interface with Raytheon leadership to report program status, accomplishments, challenges, and resource needs.
• Engage directly with customers, suppliers, and functions across the Enterprise including Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience managing or leading system engineering teams in a technical capacity.
• Experience in the integration and test of missiles in one or more of the following: developing architectures; system development and design; requirements development and management; low-rate or full-rate production.
• Prior experience leading and conducting missile trade studies, missile system development and design, missile systems requirements development and management, or missile system integration and test.
• Experience in Digital Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience using one or more of the following program management tools to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to management:
  Earned Value Management System (EVMS);
  Cost Account Management (CAM) certification;
  Integrated Master Plan (IMP);
  Integrated Master Schedule (IMS);
  Risk and Opportunity Management.

• An advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of long range cruise missiles.
• Experience working with and managing suppliers.
• Experience with Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction programs.
• IPT leadership experience, Program Management certification or experience.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Experience developing and giving technical briefings, bidding and proposals.
• Top Secret Clearance.

• 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 Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position.

Salary range: 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.