Principal Systems Engineer - Control Account Manager

Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: Top Secret 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager to support a cross-disciplined Integrated Product Team (IPT) of engineers for a large-scale software development effort of a satellite command and control system. The CAM is responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance for assigned control accounts, serving as a key liaison between program management, finance, engineering, and other stakeholders. What You Will Do Serve as the cost, schedule, and technical performance owner for assigned control accounts within the program Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and execution, including cost and schedule variance analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and baseline change control Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in program performance, and recommend corrective actions as needed Use data-driven insights, performance metrics, and forecasts to support informed decision-making and course correction strategies Lead root cause analyses and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and program success Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads and cross-functional stakeholders to provide a holistic view of program execution Prepare and present financial and performance data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and government regulations Contribute to development of all EVM-related deliverables and associated program performance metrics, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and Government Surveillance Reviews, and work toward Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience Experience in program management, project control, or CAM-related roles Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and related tools, such as Planning/Scheduling, IMP/IMS, Risk Management, and Financial Forecasts or EAC Experience with metrics and forecasting tools to monitor performance and support decision-making Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer Experience serving as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role Experience with Agile software development using the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Experience supporting complex satellite ground systems, with emphasis on command-and-control functionality Systems, Test, and/or Software Engineering experience on large-scale government software development contracts 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 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 a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: Security Clearance Information Location: Aurora, CO: Raytheon Aurora Location Information 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.