Test Solutions Senior Principal Program Lead

Date Posted: 2026-11-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. This position is for a Test Solutions, Senior Principal Program Lead withat least ten (10)years of hardware engineering experience. If you enjoy working in hands-on multidisciplinaryteams, the Test Solutions Center (TS) in hearing from you! This position is 100% on site in Andover/Tewksbury, MA Andover offers a great mix of career opportunities and quality of life — minutes away from Boston’s tech scene while still giving you a comfortable, suburban environment. The North Shore of Boston is an area known for great schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and city life. In this role, you’ll work on mission‑critical technologies with experienced engineers, with strong long‑term stability and advancement potential. Take a quick look at the area in this short video. 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 Test Solutions (TS) Center within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multi‑discipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment (TE) solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands‑on designers using the latest technologies and tools to integrate state‑of‑the‑art test solutions. TS products are utilized in engineering labs, foreign and domestic depots, and in production testing environments utilized for tactical products. TS has work opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post‑production sustainment. The Test Solutions Center seeks a Test Solutions, Senior Principal Program Lead to oversee multiple project teams who are responsible for the execution of capital TE scope. Capital Execution Leaders are responsible for all elements of capital TE scope through all lifecycles, budget, metrics and Estimates At Completion (EACs). The selected candidate will support and drive the development of capital execution rigor and long‑range planning for engineering and operations capital.You will establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with your team to ensure alignment with the department and directorate.Take a quick look at this short video from an independent content creator that features the Andover area and the type of work this team supports. What You Will Do Lead multiple projects and teams from TE Startup to Factory Deployment Understand scope, factory and program needs of programs Drive and be involved in long range planning for capital TE Lead TE proposal efforts supporting the Engineering / Operations Long Range Plan Follow TE EAC process for scope execution and metric generation Lead by example, adhere to, and ensure alignment with Raytheon values and behaviors Collaborate with multi‑discipline teams in the operation, testing, and troubleshooting of systems Provide independent business health checks by evaluating capital execution metrics Involvement in TS Center initiatives Interact with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Cross Product Team (CPT) / Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, as well as other functional management to drive results to achieve program and business unit objectives 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 or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years relevant experience At least ten (10) years of leadership experience overseeing mid‑to large‑scale technical teams and projects Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), and baselining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) of projects Experience with bidding proposals and long‑range planning Qualifications We Prefer Experience working with Program Configuration Management principles and tools such asIMS, PMX tools, or tracking books Knowledge of business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies Experience supporting technical issue resolution, and mentoring early career staff members, or managing project teams of various sizes 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. 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