Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-10



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17



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:

TS/SCI without Polygraph



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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business. In this role, you will provide senior technical leadership, systems architecture and design expertise, and integration and test support for Agile software development teams. Your experience developing satellite ground systems, translating complex customer requirements into capabilities, epics, features, and system interfaces, and leading systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle will be critical to delivering mission-critical solutions for our national security customers. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, technical leadership, customers, and subject matter experts to define solutions, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive program objectives to completion. The work is on-site in Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and systems engineering expertise across the development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of complex satellite ground systems

• Lead mission thread-level activities by developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), system interface definitions, and technical solutions that refine enterprise capabilities

• Lead or provide technical direction for enterprise integration and test activities, including mission thread test events, test execution status, discrepancy report (DR) verification, and issue resolution

• Decompose complex customer requirements into capabilities, epics, features, and user stories using SAFe Agile methodologies

• Provide technical guidance, requirements clarification, and engineering direction throughout the software development lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and operations

• Lead the development and evaluation of system architectures, technical solutions, interfaces, and engineering products in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

• Analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and drive solutions to closure

• Serve as a senior technical interface with customers, program leadership, software engineering teams, systems engineers, and other technical subject matter experts

• Participate in and provide technical leadership during design reviews, technical interchange meetings, Agile ceremonies, customer engagements, and program milestone activities

• Support systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, functional analysis, interface definition and control, verification, validation, and operational support

• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing to other systems engineers and contribute to the development of engineering best practices

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience providing technical leadership for the development, integration, or sustainment of complex satellite ground systems on government or national security programs

• Experience developing system architectures, designs, capabilities, and features, including functional descriptions, interface definitions, requirements, and acceptance criteria

• Experience leading or supporting Agile software development as a Systems Engineer, including system design, integration, testing, verification, and validation activities, Experience providing technical leadership and working across multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and drive program objectives

• Active and transferable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs, preferably within the data processing domain

• Experience utilizing Agile engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama

• Expereince supporting the development of large-scale software systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle

• Experience leading technical efforts across the full software development lifecycle within an Agile development environment

• Experience with cloud or hybrid cloud development and deployment environments

• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler or similar platforms, to capture system design and architecture

• Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to systems engineering teams

• Experience leading technical reviews, customer engagements, and cross-functional engineering working groups

• Experience working with senior government customers and technical stakeholders

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

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 U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Richardson, TX: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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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