Principal Systems Engineer - Radar Seeker Lead

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 Principal Systems Engineer – Radar Seeker Lead for the Land and Air Defense Systems portfolio.

As the Principal Systems Engineer – Radar Seeker Lead, you will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of Radar seeker subsystems. You will provide technical leadership, cross-discipline collaboration, expertise for radar system hardware and software, and system modeling to meet system requirements and program milestones. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will lead the design, development, and integration of radar seeker subsystems across missile platforms, including managing requirements and architecting solutions that balance system parameters and performance metrics
• You will use and modify simulations for the design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment of radar seeker software and models for seeker hardware, radar algorithms, electromagnetic propagation, and target signatures
• You will engage in supplier technical oversight including Supplier Statements of Work, technical meetings with vendors, and managing the timeline for delivery of products meeting standards for quality and readiness for integration.
• You will focus on test strategy and execution, including leading integration, test, data analysis, and failure analysis investigations across lab and field environments
• You will coordinate and interface with staff from System Integration & Test; Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; and Processing, Guidance & Controls
• You will maintain seeker subsystem documentation (requirements, interface control documents, verification matrices) and prepare technical briefings, executive summaries, and decision packages for internal and external stakeholders
• You will share your knowledge and mentor multiple team members

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in two or more of the following:
  • Radar device development cycle from modeling through manufacture
  • Radar seeker system and subsystem design, development, and integration
  • Theory and simulation of electromagnetic field propagation
  • Radar signal processing

• Experience using MATLAB or Python for analysis of data sets
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, time, and resources to consistently meet demanding schedules
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting analysis to technical and non-technical audiences and advocating for best solutions and strategy
• Experience with hardware/software integration
• Experience managing, leading, or mentoring others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment
• Ability to interface with adjacent engineering disciplines

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 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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