Principal Systems Engineer, Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

This position serves as a senior technical authority for the systems engineering lifecycle of military products developed by Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Center. The engineer maintains requirements baselines, plans and oversees verification activities, and confirms that system performance is demonstrated during formal testing. They will collaborate with integrated product teams, hardware specialists, chief engineers, customers, and other technical experts to resolve program-level engineering issues. The role also includes leading verification reviews, supporting team development, and becoming the program’s primary source of systems engineering knowledge. It is well suited to an experienced defense or aerospace engineer who can lead cross-functional work, manage complex requirements, and hold an active Top Secret clearance.