Principal Systems Engineer – Integration Lead, Missile

Date Posted:

2026-09-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the worlds 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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Lead to support Patriot Missile programs. The I&T lead is responsible for various engineering activities, including defining integration strategies, planning for requirements sell off, leading test execution activities, and performing data analysis for system integration and verification in hardware-in-the-loop facilities and for ground and flight tests. Activities require the ability to support alternate shifts and/or extended hours and require travel.

What You Will Do

• Oversee several missile integration engineers with planning integration of newly developed missile sub-assemblies.
• Support complex integration and test events including the development of test beds needed for system level integration and test of missile sub-assemblies.
• Coordinate the resources and execution of events in the various test facilities.
• Manage tools used for documenting and communicating the complex flow of integration activities and showing coordination of resources.
• Write and review integration and verification documentation, such as test plans, procedures, test cases, and reports from the development project team.
• Help with the review and analysis of test data to identify and resolve system performance issues with integration and verification.
• Compile, summarize, and present data analysis to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and external customers
• Collaborate across engineering functions to drive performance and resolve issues. Includes working closely with operations and manufacturing teams.
• Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations occurring primarily during first shift and part time section shift hours.  
• This role is onsite at our RTX facility in Andover, MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 engineering experience
• Experience with missile sub-assembly integration and test, including methods and processes.
• Ability to travel to support test events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with integration and test of missile systems, RF subassemblies, and/or CCAs
• Experience with developing simulation scenarios to evaluate system performance
• Experience analyzing large sets of system performance data using data analysis tools (such as MATLAB), for the purpose of completing requirement verification
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers, and finding technical solutions to complex requirements
• Experience with generating technical documentation in support of requirements integration and verification, including work instructions and process flow diagrams
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance

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.
• Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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