Principal Systems Engineer - XBR Product Owner

Date Posted:

2026-07-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG



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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring 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.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer, XBR Product Owner (PO) to work onsite in Woburn, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of a subset of Systems Engineering (SE) scope for the XBR program. This includes task planning, milestone and schedule creation, and managing competing priorities. Typical activities include algorithm and requirements development, testing, analysis, software development/integration support, and customer presentations. The successful candidate will focus on building team capabilities while working collaboratively with internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Act as the primary point of contact for the team, defining, prioritizing, and executing task plans.

• Partner closely with XBR SW and SE development teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of team products and services, escalating concerns as needed to XBR IPT and CPT.

• Prioritize tasks based on customer feedback and technical feasibility to ensure the team focuses on high-priority items.

• Elicit and document product requirements to provide clear guidance for development teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and development teams to ensure alignment with the product vision.

• Create and maintain a product roadmap in collaboration with XBR IPT and CPT, outlining the delivery schedule, milestones, and future development paths.

• Participate in PI planning, including task prioritization, sprint planning, and coordination of cross-team dependencies within a scaled Agile framework.

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 in systems technology, including systems analysis, requirements, and/or technical development.

• Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with radar capability domains such as Discrimination and Classification, Tracking, Electronic Protection, or Signal Processing development.

• Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

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 – 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.

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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