Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Deputy CPT Team Lead

Date Posted:
2026-03-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG
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:
Secret - Current
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.

Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Deputy Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Cross-Product Team (CPT) Lead within the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Product Area. You will be a self-motivated, passionate leader who collaboratively works with the UTMD SI&T CPT Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving execution and efficient engineering practices across development, production, and sustainment programs for X-Band Radars and reports directly to the UTMD SI&T CPT Lead. This role requires strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the integration, test, and sustainment of world-class missile defense systems. Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to reprioritize your focus, collaborate across disciplines, and find the path forward to meeting our customers' needs. Even an experienced engineering lead from a smaller team would find multiple areas for career growth in this role and discover something new every day.

What You Will Do

• Provide team (team size>150 engineers) direction, manage through uncertain/changing priorities, and guide engineering sub-team leads to make plans and engineering decisions.
• Manage/monitor the execution of work scope, determine team staffing allocations, and provide feedback on team execution.
• Coordinate across organizational disciplines and functions to identify team/work issues, resolve roadblocks and ensure completion of team objectives.
• Lead development and reporting of proposal costing efforts and develop, manage and refine functional metrics.
• Support program execution and growth through continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools.
• Develop a team capable of delivering integration plans, integration information sheets, test plans, verification items, analysis scripts, test procedures, and test reports.
• Occasional local and non-local travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/ Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Program Manager Level 6 certified with experience communicating and negotiating with multiple internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification of RF systems while also managing various tasks, requirements, and commitments.
• Experience with proposals and bidding processes, developing staffing plans, identifying staffing assignments, and creating/using metrics to inform data driven decisions.
• Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle including compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility- Relocation assistance available.

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.

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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