Principal Mission Planning Technical Lead/ Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

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 Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon, an RTX company.  Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements.  The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today’s workforce. 

Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters.  Specifically, we are looking for a Principal Mission Planning Technical Lead to join the Mission Planning Section.   This Section’s goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities.   This position is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will join a team of engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives: 

• Become the “go-to” source for mission planning expertise. 

• Travel will be required to witness flight tests and provide onsite support.

• Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs 

• Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills. 

• Develop team expertise in mission planning methods, software development, and tools. 

• Coordinate with other IPTs, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management 

• Develop capability delivery plans and lead team execution in an agile framework. 

• Engage directly in mission planning application software development and test. 

• You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for younger Engineers.  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (virtual machines, C#, C++, Java). 

• Experience in developing cross platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment

• Software development experience utilizing DevOps pipeline workflows

• Experience in any of these related topics: 

• Experience in developing cross platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment.

  • Mission Planning  

  • Common Weapon Component experience 

  • Universal Armament Interface (UAI) or Common Flexible Weapon (CFW)

  •  System performance, CONOPS 

  • Algorithms and signal processing 

  •  Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, Modeling and Simulation (i.e., 6-DOF) 

  • Aircraft integration and store interface (i.e.  MIL STD 1553 and 1760) 

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM)  

• Previous leadership experience within Mission Planning

• Cameo/SysML modeling experience

• Experience with UAI/CFWICD tailoring for Mission Planning solutions

• Experience with Python, and working with batch scripts

• Experience in Military CONOPs, weapons planning, weapons employment 

• Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) or Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS) 

• Experience with microservice architecture and software engineering 

• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Earned Value Management, Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) 

• Top Secret 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

• Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

• 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  #LI-RH2

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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