Senior Principal Systems Engineering

• Deployment Lead

Date Posted: 2026-02-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $132,400 USD - $251,600 USD

Immigration and Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• Ability to obtain Interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start
• Security Clearance Type: Secret

About Raytheon

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.

About the Role

• The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineering
• Deployment Lead to support the Patriot program. In this role, you will be providing leadership support to systems deployed overseas. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines, interface with the customer, and partner to implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution of deployment team scope for multiple Patriot programs - this includes planning, coordination and execution of taskings for fielding of Patriot systems
• Identify and obtain personnel and material resources required to complete team objectives
• Coordinate across organizational disciplines and functions to identify issues, resolve roadblocks and ensure successful completion of team objectives
• Interface with the customer, which includes scheduling and leading review meetings and technical discussions
• Lead development and reporting of proposal costing efforts for deployment team scope
• Prepare plans, procedures, and test cases
• Ability to travel up to 15% internationally

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with the systems, software, operation, integration, and/or test
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience developing staffing plans and identifying staffing assignments
• Experience with MS Project scheduling/planning, proposals and bidding processes
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance

What We Offer

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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

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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Relocation assistance is available.

Work Location Notes

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Application Timeline

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.