Senior Principal Systems Engineering Lead-SM-3 IB Tech Refresh Deputy (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-23

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A

 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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities is looking to hire a Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Tech Refresh Deputy Systems Engineering Lead, SM-3 BLK IB for the SDA Naval Interceptors. The SM-3 program is currently executing multiple contracts with Engineering scope to mature the system design, complete a design verification and qualification effort, and release a production-ready Technical Data Package. Additionally, the program is concurrently supporting High-Rate Development (production).

This role requires the individual to be a strong leader that can support across multiple contracts. We are looking for CAM/Lead Experience - Knowledge of product - Strategic Thinker - Creative and Organized - Mentorship of junior and new engineers critical and expected with team size growing. Candidate will be expected to work closely with the program SEIT Lead and the Office of the Chief Engineer, collaborating across multiple engineering teams, with scope including the leadership of the systems team defining the top-level system requirements, decomposing to lower-level specifications, developing verification methods/approaches for requirements, HIL/CIL development/maintenance, system integration and verification, life cycle engineering and supporting production activities. . Expected to provide technical oversight and execution of the Systems Engineering and Integration and Test scope across multiple contracts working closely with Office of the Chief Engineer. Balance execution across the production, development, and qualification efforts and communicate team priorities and barriers.

What You Will Do

Provide technical oversight and execution of the Systems Engineering and Integration and Test scope across multiple contracts working closely with Office of the Chief Engineer.

Develop program plans related to cost and schedule and collaborate with PMO, OCE, and Finance to incorporate plans.

Balance execution across the production, development, and qualification efforts and communicate team priorities and barriers.

Collaborate with all other engineering teams to ensure seamless handoffs and teamwork.

Provide mentoring and guidance to all team members

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience.

Experience in a technical leadership role on a Missile Program, working with cross-disciplined engineering teams

Experience in the Systems Engineering “V”: requirements development, management, and verification, system integration and test, or transition to production of complex missile system architectures

Experience in missile performance requirements development, management, and verification

Experience in system and/or subsystem qualification or requirements verification

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in system/subsystem qualification or requirements verification.

Experience in Digital Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering

Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes

Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with Cost Account Management or Earned Value Management

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is 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.

This position requires a 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ : https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

We Are RTX

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 em