Principal Systems Engineer, Cross Product Team Lead

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-09-09

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA600 : Andover, MA 366 Lowell St 366 Lowell Street , Andover, MA, 01810-5423 USA

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 : Secret - Current

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.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. LCE is composed of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices, and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering teams are engaged throughout the entire product life cycle, from conception to deactivation. Our primary focus is on product support, including the following key disciplines : Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability.

To help drive this mission forward, Raytheon currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer – Cross Product Team Lead / Systems Engineering position within our Land and Strategic Missile Defense business area. This role directly supports Raytheon’s mission of making the world a safer place.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Andover, MA OR Huntsville, AL.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of approximately 20 indirect team members across various aspects of design and sustainment execution, including :

Reliability Engineering

Hardware and Software Safety Engineering

Operations and Sustainment of Effector Products

Repair and Upgrade Logistics

Onsite Facility Operations

Obsolescence Management

Conducting engineering finance reviews

Leading and coordinating Life Cycle Engineering proposal activities

Additional responsibilities include team-focused areas such as :

Driving team growth and improving productivity

Resolving personnel issues

Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

Ensuring all personnel are properly trained and prepared for the scope of their tasks, and promoting the use of best practices across all programs

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

Experience with proposals, cost, schedule, and / or technical performance

Qualifications We Prefer

Familiarity with management of program support, subcontractor oversight, and customer relationships

Experience with Estimates at Completion (EAC) process

Ability to motivate team members in a matrix environment by providing an open environment conducive for each team member to reach his / her full potential

Excellent interpersonal and communicatiosn skills with ability to multi-task

Ability to gain Raytheon EVMS certification

Experience with lean process improvement (Raytheon CORE or equivalent qualification)

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.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance!

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 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 US Department of State government website here :

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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