Senior Systems Engineer - Software Verification

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

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 Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to develop and manage software requirements development, integration, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in writing software requirements as well as performing system integration and testing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You Will Do

• Develop, decompose, analyze, and manage requirements for the Patriot System Maintenance Control and Diagnostics Software, ensuring alignment with operational and stakeholder needs.

• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and verification plans.

• Conduct system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction with the broader Patriot system.

• Plan, execute, and document system-level test procedures to validate software functionality and verify performance in support of the Patriot system.

• Analyze test results to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend solutions to optimize system performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, software, hardware, and project management, to ensure successful project execution.

• Support risk assessments and mitigation planning for systems engineering activities.

• Support technical reviews, including Technical Manuals (TM), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and customer requirements.

• Ability to travel domestically and present systems, requirements changes to Patriot partners quarterly (optional)

• Ability to travel up to 15% internationally.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience developing and managing software requirements and/or software specifications

• Hands-on experience supporting software integration and/or system-level verification testing

• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent) and configuration control practices

• Experience with C++ and/or ADA

• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD-810, etc.).

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

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• 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.

• Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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