Principal Systems Engineer - QADOC (Doha)

Date Posted:

2025-11-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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 Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who will support Air Defense Operations Center systems engineering operations, onsite coordination/communication, and troubleshooting efforts, supporting the Qatari Air Force at their facility.

In this role you will support onsite during standard work hours with expected 24/7 phone support in the case of emergencies. You will work independently to perform troubleshooting on tactical C5I system and work side-by-side engineering team members. You will perform as the SCRUM Master and Raytheon site lead acting as the primary point of contact for all efforts impacting the site and communicating with the soldiers and U.S. Government representatives onsite and supporting weekly customer meetings with the program leadership.

This onsite international position will be in Doha, Qatar for an international assignment with additional compensation.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.   

What You Will Do

• Perform site systems engineering troubleshooting and operations utilizing a computer-based platforms.
• Provide support to engineering, logistics, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Provide reach-back collaboration and troubleshooting support on tactical systems.
• Document and develop solutions in collaboration with systems and software engineers troubleshooting issues.
• Present findings and solutions to leadership and / or customers.
• Confirm onsite system processes are conducted according to established procedures for software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and correct malfunctions using program maintenance diagnostics, unit self-tests and built-in test equipment.
• Perform ADOC shift tasks to ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8+ years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience with air defense operations center systems operations, maintenance, and integration.
• Experience with JIRA, MATLAB, Python, C / C++, Linux, Windows, Unix, and / or other programming languages.
• Experience troubleshooting networks, switches, routers, Red Hat Linux, and Microsoft systems.
• Experience with testing and / or verification.
• Experience providing written and delivering presentation status updates.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with validation of X-Band family of radars, Early Warning Radars or other Missile Defense System sensors.
• Experience with design, development, radar systems, and software architecture.
• Experience with technical cybersecurity domain and maintaining compliance with future cybersecurity knowledge and technical updates.
• Experience configuring hardware setups, installing software, troubleshooting hardware / software / electronics (standalone and networked).
• Experience interfacing hardware systems with network routers / switches / firewalls.
• Experience with scripting, networking protocols, data distribution services, performing software installations, and configuring electronic 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

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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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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