Principal Systems Engineer, Specification Database Analyst

Date Posted:

2026-07-31



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-499-CUST ~ 499 Boeing Blvd ~ BOEING (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 RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the lead administrator and technical authority for the IBM DOORS requirements-management ecosystem. This role is part of the Digital Ecosystem & Platforms team within the Systems Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) and is integral to maintaining the reliable operation of both DOORS Classic and DOORS NextGen environments while supporting Raytheon’s enterprise-wide Digital Engineering transformation.

In this role, you will lead efforts to structure, maintain, and optimize the specification repository architecture, as well as execute the migration from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen. You will work closely with government customers, engineering leadership, contractor partners, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure accurate requirements and interface data capture. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving DXL scripts, Java extensions, backend interactions, and data integrity. The successful candidate will also collaborate with internal tool-development teams to design, test, and deploy automation tools and custom enhancements using DXL, JavaScript, Python, and OSLC/REST services. Beyond technical responsibilities, you will play a critical role in modernizing the DOORS ecosystem to align with customer-driven Digital Engineering objectives.

What You Will Do

• Administer and manage IBM DOORS Classic and DOORS NextGen environments, including access control, folder structures, user permissions, and schema configurations.

• Support specification change teams by creating change sections, managing views, establishing links, assigning Data IDs, and facilitating accurate data entry.

• Maintain specification baselines, apply approved updates, generate and deliver partitions, and import/exchange third-party partitions.

• Collaborate with internal development teams to build, test, and deploy automation scripts, DXL customizations, OSLC/REST extensions, and productivity tools.

• Troubleshoot DOORS-related errors, resolve legacy DXL script issues, debug Java extensions, and address backend interface challenges to ensure system stability and data integrity.

• Generate and manage specification partitions for data exchange between internal and external stakeholder organizations.

• Lead planning and execution efforts for the migration from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen as part of the customer’s Digital Engineering initiative.

• Partner with government customers, engineering leadership, and contractor counterparts to align requirements management with program objectives.

• Support multiple simultaneous users and workflows in dynamic operational engineering environments.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with DOORS Administration (NextGen).

• Experience with DXL and JavaScript, Python, and/or other scripting languages.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or other DoD engineering environments.

• Experience implementing Digital Engineering (DE) or Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

• Experience supporting proposal development and technical volume creation.

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows enterprise environments.

• Experience working in classified or secure computing environments.

• Strong database administrator mindset, with the ability to distinguish application behavior from backend database issues.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in complex technical environments.

• Experience supporting simultaneous users and engineering workflows.

• Experience collaborating with government customers and cross‑functional engineering teams.

• Extensive experience with DOORS Classic; DOORS administration strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with DOORS NextGen and an understanding of architectural differences between Classic and NextGen.

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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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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.

The salary range for this role is 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.

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, and 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.

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.

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.

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.

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