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Principal Systems Integration, Build and Test Lead
tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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On-site
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Full-time
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1mo ago
Compensation
$107,500 - $204,500
Benefits & Perks
•Healthcare
•401(k)
•Flexible Hours
•Parental Leave
•Mental Health
•Healthcare
•401k
•Flexible Hours
•Parental Leave
•Mental Health
Required Skills
Systems integration
Build processes
Test processes
Team leadership
Date Posted
2026-01-22
Location
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020
Position Details
Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance Type: Secret
- Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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
About the Role
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.
Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) integrates, verifies, and validates our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers.
You will be contributing directly to the requirements development and decomposition of complex subsystems as well as developing the verification approach. Additionally, you will collaborate with other Engineering disciplines to help define requirements, interfaces, subsystem behavior, and subsystems integration into the overall system. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining SE Artifacts. This role will see a wide spectrum of the development lifecycle from requirement development, qualification/verification, and fleet deployment support.
This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ. No remote work available.
What You Will Do
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of integration, build processes, and testing activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure seamless integration of components, manage build configurations, and troubleshoot issues to maintain system integrity
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with technical requirements
- Deliver high-quality solutions on schedule
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant prior experience
- Experience with systems integration at multiple levels of a build
- Integration, build and test processes experience
- Experience leading a team
- Active and transferrable US 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
Qualifications We Prefer
- Strong experience with process improvement
- Experience working autonomously with minimal oversight
- Experience executing program gate activities (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
- Experience with 1553 Reprogramming
- Flight test experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integration troubleshooting experience
Salary and Compensation
Salary Range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:
- 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
- Holidays
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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 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.
Additional Information
- Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available for this position
- This is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply
- Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of RTX's office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote
- 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
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.
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About RTX (Raytheon)
Arlington
Headquarters
Reviews
3.9
5 reviews
Work Life Balance
4.0
Compensation
3.2
Culture
3.5
Career
4.3
Management
3.0
Pros
Good benefits and job security
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Diverse programs and experiences
Cons
Low/uncompetitive pay and small raises
Traditional/rigid work culture
Management and organizational issues
Salary Ranges
3,407 data points
Junior/L3
Mid/L4
Principal/L7
Senior/L5
Junior/L3 · Systems Engineer
717 reports
$113,965
total / year
Base
$109,834
Stock
-
Bonus
$4,131
$83,866
$155,631
Interview Experience
7 interviews
Difficulty
2.7
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
43%
Experience
Positive 29%
Neutral 43%
Negative 28%
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Interview
4
Hiring Manager Interview
5
Panel Interview
6
Offer
Common Questions
Technical Knowledge
Coding/Algorithm
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
System Design
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