Principal Systems Engineer - Product Owner

Date Posted:

2026-07-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675



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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

What You Will Do

• Lead an Agile Scrum team as Product Owner for Sentinel Radar Product Line
• Participate in quarterly increment planning by understanding the work capacity of your team and selecting Features from the Sentinel backlog.
• Groom the backlog for the team by breaking Features into stories and establishing effective scope definitions, including clear acceptance criteria for team products and services.
• Plan sprints
• Own responsibility for the cost and schedule of the features taken for the team
• Approve completion of each story to ensure that it meets acceptance criteria
• Communicate with the stakeholders for clarification and direction
• “Sell off” the team’s product to the stakeholders
• Ensure that the agile teams follow established processes and agile methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience 
• Experience in a technical leadership position.
• Experience with Agile principles and methodologies.
• Experience with system requirements and test
• Experience in radar or RF systems engineering

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent organizational skills
• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree 
• Experience with agile management and engineering tools Jira and Confluence.
• SAFe Product Owner certification or related industry certification.
• Knowledge in radar design, modeling/simulation, hardware/software integration, test and verification
• Experience managing a task within cost and schedule
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer including some of the following: design; modeling, simulation, or performance analysis; HW/ SW integration and test.
• Strong technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Road mapping team progress and backlog management
• Ability to use data to drive decisions

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• 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. This role is located onsite in Fullerton, CA.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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