Principal Systems Engineer - Radar System Performance Team Lead

Date Posted:
2026-05-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-849 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 849 (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 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.

The Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Signal Processing (SP) and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) disciplines for Effectors.

The Signal Processing department is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Radar System Performance Team Lead for the Phalanx/SeaRAM product line.

As the Principal Systems Engineer - Radar System Performance Team Lead , you will lead a cross-discipline team of 6-12 engineers working on the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and assessment of radar algorithms and models, track and fire algorithms, system simulations, and integration with combat directive systems. You will interface directly with the program IPT Lead, customer community, including the Technical Design Authority, as well as department leaders to ensure program execution remains predictable and supportive of program milestones. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will lead an engineering team on a local area air defense program.
• You will act with advanced knowledge of signal processing, radar, controls, and systems to support budget, schedule, development, execution, and completion of difficult and often complex program objectives.
• You will coordinate with adjacent disciplines, such as Software, Integration & Test, and Systems to achieve common program goals and milestones.
• You will present technical findings to leadership and customer stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.
• You will share your knowledge and mentor multiple team members.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experience
• Experience in technical leadership of an engineering team
• Experience in radar-based surveillance and tracking applications supporting customer programs
• Proficiency in the Ada and C programming language
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple algorithms including pulse-Doppler radar, surveillance track formation, monopulse tracking, and awareness/mitigation of environmental factors on RF propagation on land and at sea
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, time, and resources to consistently meet demanding schedules
• Experience supporting programs under the Phalanx/SeaRAM product line
• Active Special Program Access

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 is available for this position

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.

• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ:

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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