Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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. 

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Deputy Systems Engineering (SE) Cross Product Team (CPT) Lead to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Program.

The LTAMDS Deputy SE CPT Lead role is responsible for technical oversight, management, staffing and support for all Systems Engineering program deliverables, CDRLs, PMO and customer presentations and provides support across the CPT. You will oversee all aspects of planning, execution and verification for all LTAMDS and GhostEye work products for the program area and provide day-to-day tactical support to program leads & execution leads within CPT.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

This position can be based in Tewksbury, MA or Huntsville, AL

What you will do:

In this Deputy SE CPT Lead role, you will perform and/or support the following activities:

• Collaborate with the SE CPT lead to drive execution of the Systems Engineering scope across the LTAMDS and Ghosteye portfolio

• Work closely with execution team leads and program leads to track progress and identify issues and opportunities,

• Support weekly program management material creation to communicate progress and issues

• Review program R&O boards to make sure risks that have been identified are boarded

• Provide support to EAC execution across the program area department, directorate, and engineering leadership

• Provide coaching & guidance to program leads in the development of EAC position and variance analysis

• Participate in regular coordination with the functional/discipline leads to support program staffing, process, and execution

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering

• Experience as a team lead or IPTL with a team size of 10 or more

• Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals

• Experience leading teams and IPT’s, using tools and metrics in managing activities, and interfacing with senior program and functional management

• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer or Chief Engineer on previous programs

• Technical leadership and guidance of multi-disciplined teams in the design and development of system requirements and design.

• Experience in schedule development, action item management, requirement change management and overall development and progress metrics

• Experience working with external customers; including USG, or FMS partners

• EVMS Certified (or equivalent)

• Experience in navigating the organization and working with stakeholders across the company to develop solutions to key program challenges

• Experience with MS Windows operating system and MS Office products 

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.

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• 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 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. 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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