Principal Systems Engineer, Sustainment Tech Lead Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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 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.

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.

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead the technical sustainment efforts for an early warning radar program within the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) Long Range Radars Department. Sustainment is a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities. This individual will provide engineering reach-back support, coordinate issue resolution, and report on radar performance and system operation status.

What You Will Do

• Support system level radar sustainment, execution, and reporting.

• Lead reach back troubleshooting support of networking, hardware and software issues to maintain both CONUS System Integration Lab (SIL) and OCONUS site operations.

• Interface with and report to US Government customer and Program Leadership on site operations system status, issue identification and resolution planning.

• Utilize data analysis results to support issue identification and resolution as well as system level requirements verification.

• Provide support during monthly Sustainment Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and In-Country Meetings with USG Customer and international end user (TAF).

• Prepare System Downtime Requests to coordinate Site Availability, Test schedules and CONUS/OCONUS integration planning with USG and TAF.

• Collaborate across engineering functions to drive performance and technical actions to closure.

• Willingness to support 20% International travel.

• This role will require extended hours and may require support to off-shift hours.

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 integration, test, and/or sustainment in an engineering Lab environment.

• Experience in MATLAB, Python, Shell scripting, Linux, and/or Unix.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Early Warning Radar systems.

• Background in electrical or systems integration and verification, including methods and processes, as well as development of plans, procedures, and reports.

• Knowledge of networking principles and switches.

• Experience with generating technical documentation in support of requirements integration and verification.

• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and finding technical solutions to complex requirements.

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 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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