Principal System Engineer - Engineering Investment

Date Posted: 2026-06-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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 Technology Portfolio Systems Engineering Lead applies systems engineering and mission engineering principles to identify capability gaps, define technology requirements, assess investment opportunities, and guide the maturation and transition of technologies into future products and programs. The role is responsible for maintaining alignment between strategic objectives, technology investments, and measurable portfolio outcomes while ensuring effective stewardship of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) investments. What You Will Do Lead portfolio-level capability assessments to identify technology gaps, emerging opportunities, and investment priorities across Strategic Business Units and technology domains and support executive leadership reviews, strategic planning activities, and investment boards through development of portfolio analyses, recommendations, and decision-quality technical assessments. Enable the SBU TDs and TALs to translate customer, warfighter, market, and business needs into technology capability requirements, investment roadmaps, and executable development plans. Facilitate the Long-Range Planning (LRP) process by integrating technical, business, and operational perspectives into a coherent technology investment strategy. Establish requirements traceability from strategic objectives through technology investments, technical development activities, and transition outcomes. Conduct portfolio-level risk, opportunity, affordability, and technology readiness assessments to support informed investment decisions. Collaborate with Technology Area Leads, Portfolio Leads, and SBU Technology Directors to identify capability shortfalls and accelerate development of critical technologies. Develop portfolio-level Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate investment outcomes and technology transition success. Develop and maintain portfolio management tools and data architectures using platforms such as ATOMIC and Power BI to provide integrated visibility into technology needs, capability gaps, investment priorities, technology transitions, make-versus-buy decisions, innovation activities, and external partnerships. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience as a Principal Investigator (PI), Technical Lead, Systems Architect or System Design. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or other related field. Experience with SAP business systems, including Business Warehouse (BW) toolsets, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. Ability to think strategically and assist with short- and long-term planning of IRAD management and execution of events to foster a culture of innovation. Passion for supporting development of technologies and capabilities to benefit the customer while growing the business. Experience managing budgets using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Not relocation eligible. Eligible for employee referral. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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: 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.