RTX
aerospace and defense
SrPrincipalSystemsEngineer-SystemsEngineeringLead
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“Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering Lead at RTX. Skills: Systems Engineering Lead, System-level design, Integration, Verification, Risk management. Use inputs for informed decisions. Ensure design compliance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure systems work the first time; Ensure systems work every time for warfighters; Meet technical objectives; Meet cost objectives; Meet schedule objectives
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex issues; Change analysis
Active security clearance, U. S. citizenship required, 100% on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), 10+ years relevant experience, Experience managing system engineering teams, Experience in integration and test of missiles, Experience leading missile trade studies, Experience in Digital Engineering, Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering, Experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Experience using Cost Account Management (CAM), Experience using Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Experience using Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Experience using Risk and Opportunity Management, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Knowledge of long range cruise missiles, Experience working with suppliers, Experience managing suppliers, Experience with Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction programs, IPT leadership experience, Program Management certification, Experience with Agile development, Experience developing technical briefings, Experience giving technical briefings, Experience with bidding, Experience with proposals, Top Secret Clearance
What You'll Do.
Use inputs for informed decisions
Ensure design compliance
Ensure alignment with customer mission needs
Support platform interface requirements development
Support platform interface requirements implementation
Apply experience in system-level design
Apply experience in integration
Apply experience in verification
Lead technical reviews
Perform change analysis
Support configuration management process
Provide mentoring to engineering team members
Support engineering team members
Engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Resolve complex issues
Plan budget performance
Manage budget performance
Report budget performance
Plan schedule performance
Manage schedule performance
Report schedule performance
Coordinate Earned Value Management (EVM)
Coordinate Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Coordinate with program planning
Coordinate with finance teams
Interact with Raytheon program leadership
Coordinate execution of work scope
Interface with Raytheon leadership
Report program status
Report program accomplishments
Report program challenges
Report resource needs
Engage directly with customers
Engage directly with suppliers
Engage directly with functions across the Enterprise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplines; Engineering disciplines; Subject matter experts; Chief engineers; Chief technologists; Customer interface; Program leadership; Integrated product teams (IPTs); Raytheon leadership; Engineering; Operations; Mission Assurance; Global Supply Chain
Communication Scope
Technical briefings
Process & Methodology
Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk management, Opportunity management, Configuration management
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-01 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 **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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a **Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Lead** to join our Tucson, AZ team in the Advanced Technology Effectors System Engineering Department. The SETC organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the custome
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