Principal Systems Engineer - Production Maturation Lead; Onsite

What You Will Do:

• Leverage production data and metrics to develop plans of action that optimize cycle time, throughput, and yields.
• Collaborate with Operations, Test Engineering, and Systems Engineering to drive impactful changes that improve program performance.
• Develop and execute program strategies to accelerate transition‑to‑production and capacity improvements for Ultra RF CCAs and stacks.
• Train REAs on best practices in troubleshooting Ultra CCAs and stacks to support cycle‑time and throughput improvements.
• Lead failure investigation and RF / environmental compliance closure, driving RCCA / FMMEA / FRACAS discipline and measurable yield improvement.
• Stand up and optimize SATE/ATE methods and common test‑equipment architectures to reduce false failures and improve first‑pass yields.
• Implement qualified solder inspection and non‑destructive x‑ray capability; ensure TDP compliance and supplier/factory enablement.
• Drive knowledge transfer and disciplined RF cable/connector handling practices across teams to reduce recurring damage drivers and test escapes.
• Ensure personnel actions and implemented systems produce actionable, high‑quality data that can be used for forecasting and decision‑making.

• Raytheon and RTX Production Acumen and Systems.
• Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources.
• Strategic Communication and Skills.
• Change Management Leadership.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Prior transition‑to‑production and/or production program experience coordinating engineering, operations, test, and supply‑chain disciplines.
• Experience leading CCA hardware troubleshooting, technical dispositions, and/or sell‑off readiness.
• Experience implementing RCCA / FMMEA / FRACAS and/or improving test methods or processes for first‑pass yield and cycle‑time improvement.
• Experience optimizing SATE architectures, test methodologies, and/or data automation.

• Program/Project Management Level 6 or equivalent (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Proven experience solving RF / mixed‑signal technical problems in production and driving compliant dispositions.
• Experience defining and implementing common test‑equipment architecture changes.
• Experience establishing non‑destructive x‑ray inspection, solder‑rework processes, and TDP compliance documentation with suppliers and factories.
• Data analytics and automation skills (MATLAB, Excel Power Query/Power Pivot, VBA, SCPI).
• Strategic road‑mapping and execution supporting mid‑ to long‑term production/capacity objectives.
• Mentorship and knowledge transfer experience across large teams.
• Familiarity identifying and integrating AI / automation opportunities in production environments.

Security clearance:
Secret required. U.S. citizenship required.

Salary range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD.

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.