Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering - IPTL

Date Posted : 2025-10-30

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ202 : 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 Building M09, Tucson, AZ, 85706 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.

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time.

To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers.

We are hiring for the Integrated Fires Protection Center (IFPC) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role.

The IPTL will work across all integration and flight test activities.  This lead will need to be able to ensure all program SI&T activities are correctly scheduled, resourced, and effectively supported to meet program and customer milestones.

This IPTL will manage a team of SI&T engineers that will support development efforts, launcher integration events, and program flight test for IFPC. This lead will be responsible for the manpower planning and growth of the SI&T team as well as proposal and planning efforts.

This position is an onsite role in Tucson AZ. Remote work is not possible.

This position may require up to 25% travel during periods that include field test execution.

What you will do

Lead a team of engineers in integration and flight test efforts on IFPC in the planning and execution for lab and field test execution.

Make cost and schedule decisions to meet monthly and annual reporting requirements

Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications / requirements.

Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results.

Create and modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.

Support field testing and occasional travel for durations typically for a one- or two-week duration.

Support Proposal and EAC activities

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Experience in Hardware & Software Integration, with preference for integration on military platforms

Experience in Integrated Product Team Lead experience, Experience with developing test plans and procedures

Experience evaluating requirements and with Verification and Validation methods, Experience with the use of lab / field test equipment

Experience with direct customer engagements, Experience is establishing and configuring labs including spread benches, Hardware in the Loop Setups, Microsoft and Linux Servers and emulators

Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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 creating integration and verification strategies

Experience in Cost Account Manager (CAM) and ability to gain PM cert within six months of starting the position.

Experience in Electrical Engineering or exposure

Experience in RF Datalink Telemetry, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.

Experience in Effectors & Systems of Systems Background

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Location Information Tucson, AZ - https : / / jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com / living-in-tucson

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 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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