Raytheon

PrincipalSystemsEngineer

$118–225k Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Somerville, Massachusetts, United States; Hyde Park, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Principal Systems Engineer at Raytheon. Skills: Systems Engineering, MBSE, Requirements development, SysML modeling. Develop requirements and algorithms. Develop concepts of operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet the needs of today’s mission; Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat; Create a safer, more secure world

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solve tough, meaningful problems

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current, Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, 100% onsite at a customer facility in Cambridge, MA

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience, Experience with systems requirements, Experience with systems software, Experience with systems integration, Experience with systems test, Experience with DOORs, Experience with MBSE, Experience with Cameo / MagicDraw, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship

Nice to Have

Experience in software, hardware, electrical and/or mechanical design, Experience in requirements development, design, verification, and validation, Experience syncing and tracing requirements between DOORs and SysML modeling tools such as Cameo / MagicDraw, Experience managing trade studies and design decisions, Experience effectively presenting ideas to senior level stakeholders, Experience in all phases of development: concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test, Experience supporting design reviews during all phases of development, 10 or more years of experience on DoD and/or space programs

What You'll Do.

Develop requirements and algorithms

Develop concepts of operations

Perform system trades

Define system interfaces

Develop and maintain detailed SysML descriptive system models

Link and synchronize requirements

Generate design documentation / views

Guide subsystem development

Ensure compliance with requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle

Conduct technical peer reviews

Provide technical guidance to other members of the design team

Communicate technical topics and issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with cross functional teams, such as Electrical and Software engineering; Frequent interface with Customer and other program stakeholders and collaborators; Provide technical guidance to other members of the design team; Communicate technical topics and issues to both technical peers and non-technical team members

Communication Scope

Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers and non-technical team members; Effectively presenting ideas to senior level stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Managing trade studies and design decisions

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-19 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-555-CUST ~ 555 Technology Sq ~ TECHNOLOGY (External Site) **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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​ **Security Clearance Type:** Secret - Current **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated **Principal Systems Engineer** to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment. **What You Will Do:** In this Systems Engineer role, you will perform and/or support the following activities: * Core Systems Engineering: Develop requirements and algorithms, concepts of operations, system trades, and system interfaces * Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Develop and maintain detailed SysML descriptive system models, linking and synchronization of requirements, and generate design documentation / views * Interface with cross functional teams, such as Electrical and Software engineering, to help guide subsystem development and ensure compliance with requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle * Frequent interface with Customer and other program

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