Principal Engineer, Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 opportunities 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.

Within this role, you shall be primarily responsible for developing and delivering a new flight control surface for the Naval Power Product Line. This entails finalization of design, qualification of the control surface, test equipment integration, and support factory optimization for delivery. 

You will develop new skills to guide and lead teams from design through production execution. You will work with Program Management, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Test Equipment and Systems engineering teams to deliver a full product that drives Raytheon business performance.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will lead and manage the execution of a new control surfaces hardware design, from the critical design phase through production. 

• Work with multi-discipline groups to define requirements, statements of work and verification plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Test Equipment, Production Test Engineers to deliver hardware.

• Interface and work with Program Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure strongly defined project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements in order to ensure adherence to program milestones.

• Oversee the final portions of design, development and systems integration activities within production facilities to support transition to production (TTP).

• Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies and resolution of technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating project status, risks, and opportunities effectively.

• Support proposal development and planning activities for future projects and initiatives related to the production contracts for this hardware.

• Attend Change Control Boards (CCBs) and approve system changes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary groups for complete system delivery.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

• Experience with both Windows and Microsoft products tracking scheduling and budget.

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified.

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with prime hardware design.

• Knowledge of equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation and electronics maintenance.

• Experience guiding teams through troubleshooting processes.

• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and Doors or Agile development methodologies.

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 Eligibility.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security

Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm. 

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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