Job Description

Senior Principal Engineer - Integration and Test MA Onsite at Raytheon summary:

The Senior Principal Engineer leads the integration and test team for the NASAMS missile defense system, overseeing test planning, execution, and coordination with internal teams and external partners. This role requires a STEM degree, at least 10 years of experience in systems engineering and testing, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Responsibilities include managing test procedures, resource allocation, and traveling domestically and internationally to support system demonstration and acceptance testing.

Date Posted:

2025-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 System Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) team is seeking a Test Lead for the NASAMS program to manage the execution of the integration, verification and validation scope. This role will be responsible for collaborating internally across functions and externally with our industry partners and customer to plan, prepare and execute First Article Factory Acceptance Testing and System Demonstration of the NASAMS launcher systems. This position reports into the overall NASAMS SI&T Cross Product Team Lead.

What You Will Do

• Provides direction over the integration & test team supporting the NASAMS contract – includes the planning, development and review of test procedures, and execution of test events.
• Identify resources required for execution of test events.
• Responsible for partnering test and validation approach with program management and external customers​/partners.
• International travel up to 20%. Travel for test events for final system integration and checkout.
• Ability to travel 10% between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire is required.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Value System).
• 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

• Knowledge and experience with developing bids.
• Experience with developing EACs.
• Experience as a cross-product team lead or integrated product team lead.

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 – Relocation assistance available

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.

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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Keywords:

system integration, test lead, firmware testing, NASAMS, system verification, engineering management, military systems, defense contracting, government clearance, earned value management

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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