Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Integration Lead

Date Posted:

2026-06-24



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09



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:

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

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers.

What You Will Do:

• Support new business capture phase by defining scope, building customer confidence, and generating proposals in response to incoming RFPs
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs), obtain functional approval, and present at gate reviews
• Author Statements of Work (SOWs) for potential subcontracts
• Manage the concurrent execution of multiple contracts, including customers across multiple continents
• Contribute to IMS creation by providing inputs to the Project Management Office (PMO) for all efforts
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully integrate the Javelin Weapon System into novel platforms including vehicle, robotic, and naval platforms
• Develop test procedures with a strong understanding of test coverage and identification of any potential testing gaps
• Identify, secure funding for, and lead the development of any missing hardware, software, firmware, or simulation integration infrastructure
• Work with tactical Javelin rounds to successfully execute live fire events
• Support live fire events, conduct range surveys, and lead test readiness and flight readiness reviews
• Oversee the entire integration lifecycle, from request for information through contract signing, execution, hardware decommissioning, and project closeout reports
• Collaborate with Global Trade to manage international hardware shipments within complex contractual structures and act as hardware custodian.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Supplier Statements of Work (SOW)
• Experience creating Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Experience with Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Engineering Safety Review Board (ESRB) reviews, and/or Consent to Ship (CTS) reviews
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• In-depth knowledge of the Javelin Weapon System.
• Expert-level system troubleshooting skills with a proven ability to diagnose issues in the field under limited resources and personnel constraints.
• Possession of an ATF Explosive Possessor License.
• Expertise in leading flight test execution, creating test procedures, conducting range surveys, and capturing test data
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours to accommodate international communications across time zones.
• Proficiency in creating and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

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.
   

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.

• Clearance Information: 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 
   
• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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