Sr. Principal Electro-Optics Integrated Product Team Lead

Date Posted:
2026-01-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
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.

The Electro Optics (EO) Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Engineering support to develop Systems solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio.

The EO Department is searching for a Sr. Principal EO Integrated Product Team Lead with experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams, defining interfaces in multiple domains (Hardware and Software), materializing designs, and integrating those designs into a system of systems. The Lead will support the HW and Program Leadership teams to provide both technical guidance and supervision to meet the project's cost/schedule/technical commitments to the customer. The Lead and team will also manage suppliers and may lead efforts in proposal development.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test hardware within the Advanced Technologies area
• Be responsible for the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Cost Account Management (CAM), and EAC reporting for several accounts, including material accounts
• Assignments may include the following: guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycles such as architecture development, design and analysis, requirement and test plan development, and integration and test activities
• Manage the EO team's risks and opportunities
• Support failure investigations and hardware anomalies as needed
• Communicate progress and help needed to program leadership, functional leadership, and government customers
• Collaborate with Functional and Program management
• Collaborate with Customer and Suppliers
• The work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination
• Assignments may require some travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Segree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Ten (10) years of prior relevant experience in EO product and subassembly design, integration, and production support & Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
• 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 leading a team and balancing the team workload and negotiating scope/cost/schedule between the team and the program when an imbalance occurs
• Advanced degrees in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering degree
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in hardware design, development, and or test of defense-related components or systems
• Ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• 2+ Years of experience as a CAM
• Proposal Experience including writing Basis of Estimates (BOE's) and providing material estimating inputs
• Experience managing suppliers
• Experience networking / influencing outside of the Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with team members, peers, suppliers, management, and customers
• Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success
• Experience working with missiles or similar systems
• Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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