Principal Systems Engineer - Software Systems

About Raytheon and RTX

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.

As part of RTX, our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. We value Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

About the Role

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ location. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, Chief Engineers, Chief Technologists, and the customer. Your mission is to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters. You will work on an effectors project pertinent to the systems lifecycle, focusing on software-intensive products. This position is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus, with the possibility of occasional travel to local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

Security Clearance Requirements This position requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret) prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain an INTERIM U.S. government-issued security clearance is also required prior to the start date. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

Application Steps Please consider the role type definition as you apply: this is an Onsite role where employees work primarily onsite. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

Interview Process 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.

Application Window 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.