Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Seeker Signal Processing & Embedded Software Lead

Date Posted:

2026-07-21



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808



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:

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. 

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.

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.

The Processing, Guidance and Controls (PG&C) Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline consists of Guidance, Navigation and Control; Signal Processing; and Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis disciplines for Effectors.

The Signal Processing team is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Seeker Signal Processing & Embedded Software Lead Engineer.

As the Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Seeker Signal Processing & Embedded Software Lead Engineer, you will enable the successful development and integration of new capabilities on a software upgrade program. You will provide technical and organizational leadership for a cross-functional team of approximately 25–30 engineers spanning Signal Processing, Embedded Software Engineering, Configurable Logic Engineering, and CMBRE software. Your team will mature advanced algorithms, real-time signal processing solutions, and integrated embedded software architectures that meet stringent performance, reliability, and verification requirements. The role also includes Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities, including Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, planning, and performance tracking for assigned control accounts. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Provide unified technical direction across all software- and algorithm-related disciplines
• Lead diverse, multi‑discipline engineering teams and ensure strong collaboration, integrated decision‑making, and effective communication
• Maintain architectural coherence and requirements traceability across Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Configurable Logic, and CMBRE engineering domains
• Drive development of advanced signal processing and tracking algorithms supporting next‑generation mission capability
• Manage technical risk and integration dependencies across multiple engineering disciplines
• Coordinate design, implementation, and integration activities to meet aggressive, customer‑driven program milestones and internal program commitments
• Ensure engineering execution aligns with program objectives and long‑term strategic direction
• Perform CAM duties, including planning, budgeting, EVM tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting for assigned control accounts
• Participate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous‑improvement processes, contributing to iterative development, backlog refinement, and cross‑functional team alignment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional engineering capacity
• Experience with algorithm design, implementation, analysis, testing, and optimization·        
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain special program access

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences, with the ability to advocate for optimal solutions and strategy
• Radar and/or EO/IR signal processing experience in missile system applications
• Experience with hardware/software/configurable logic integration of advanced algorithms
• Ability to interface effectively across engineering disciplines including:
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering
• Signal Processing Engineering
• Embedded Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Hardware Engineering
• Experience supporting customer programs in missile system environments
• Experience with version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git
• Subject‑matter expertise in RF algorithms such as adaptive processing, beamforming, angle estimation, synthetic aperture radar, waveform design, tracking, feature extraction, or classification/recognition
• Experience preparing technical documentation or delivering system‑level analysis and outputs to stakeholders
• Experience maintaining architectural coherence and requirements traceability across complex engineering efforts
• Experience managing technical risks and integration dependencies
• Experience coordinating design, implementation, and integration activities aligned with aggressive customer‑driven program milestones
• Experience ensuring engineering execution supports long‑term strategic program objectives
• Experience working within Agile engineering processes and contributing to cross‑functional Agile teams
• Experience performing CAM and EVM responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, performance measurement, and reporting

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 for this position

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 onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-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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