Advanced Autonomous Unmanned Lead Systems Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Raytheon’s Technology organization is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer to perform in the role of Advanced Autonomous Unmanned Lead Systems Engineer. This role will focus on the development of next-generation autonomous systems within an energetic multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with internal and external customers to develop novel solutions for autonomous vehicle applications across multiple domains. Our team pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity to establish next-generation mission solutions from system-level up to campaign level operations.

This position is for the Lead Systems Engineer role within the Collaborative Mission Autonomy team, responsible for leading the development and integration of autonomous vehicle systems across multiple domains including drones, ground vehicles, and aerial systems. The role involves managing complex technical projects from concept through deployment, communicating with cross-functional teams consisting of various engineering disciplines including systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, cost, and schedule constraints, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical autonomous systems.

This is an onsite role located in Mckinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Plan, manage, and report on budget and schedule performance, including responsibility for Earned Value Management (EVM), alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and coordination with program planning and finance teams.

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the full product development life cycle—from concept and requirements definition to design, integration, test, and fielding—ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

• Shape the system architecture and design strategy, using inputs from engineering disciplines to make informed decisions that ensure design compliance, performance, and alignment with customer mission needs.

• Maintain regular communication with Raytheon leadership, reporting program status, accomplishments, challenges, and resource needs, while driving collaboration and alignment across all technical sub-teams.

• Partner closely with functions across the enterprise—including Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain—to ensure cross-functional integration and execution of the product development plan.

• Mentor and support engineering team members, facilitating knowledge sharing, technical decision-making, and engagement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to resolve complex issues.

• Apply deep experience in system-level design, integration, and verification, leading technical reviews, managing risk, and ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the engineering development process.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience

• Experience as a Principal Investigator (PI), Technical Lead, Systems Architect or System Design.

• Experience using standard data languages and tools (C/C++, Python, etc.)

• Experience managing and/or leading cross-disciplined teams in a technical capacity using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to management.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

• Experience with leading development across multiple programs and/or company sites

• Experience with Agile development

• Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent presentation and proposal skills

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Knowledge of DevOps, Git, databases, Linux/UNIX

• Experience with integration and testing of hardware/software on unmanned systems UxS

• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar middleware platforms

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and AI integration in autonomous systems

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technologies (drones, ground vehicles, aerial systems)

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.

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• 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 

• 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 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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