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Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZFull-time$132,400 - $251,600 USD

This engineer will guide effector system development across the full lifecycle, from operational concepts and architecture through deployment and sustainment. Working within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities organization, the position partners with customers, suppliers, program leaders, and engineers from multiple disciplines. Responsibilities include leading analyses, requirements verification, system integration, qualification, validation, flight-test planning, production support, and technical reviews. The role is well suited to an experienced systems engineer who can lead cross-functional teams, communicate technical decisions clearly, and operate effectively in test-focused development environments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for the required DoD clearance and should be comfortable working onsite in Tucson.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with minimum 10 years of engineering experienceDemonstrated expertise in systems engineering, test systems, system architecture, and designProven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through systems reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)Strong technical communication skills with ability to brief customers and leadershipActive and transferable U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain interim Secret clearanceU.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
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About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.

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