Principal Systems Engineer - Control Account Manager

RTX • Aurora, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you ready to take on a high-impact role supporting a premier satellite ground system? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager to support a cross-disciplined Integrated Product Team (IPT) of engineers for a large-scale software development effort of a satellite command and control system. The CAM is responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance for assigned control accounts, serving as a key liaison between program management, finance, engineering, and other stakeholders. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who excels in critical thinking and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• 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 program management, project control, or CAM-related roles
• Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models
• Experience with EV Tools (e.g. Planning/Scheduling, EVMS, IMP/IMS, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts or EAC)
• 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: TS/SCI - Current

Nice To Haves

• Experience with metrics and forecasting tools to monitor performance and support
• Experience working and communicating effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team
• Experience utilizing the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with complex satellite ground systems on a large government contract

Responsibilities

• Serve as the cost, schedule, and technical performance owner for assigned control accounts within the program.
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and execution, including cost and schedule variance analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and baseline change control.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in program performance, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Use data-driven insights, performance metrics, and forecasts to support informed decision-making and course correction strategies.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and program success.
• Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads and cross-functional stakeholders to provide a holistic, big-picture view of program execution.
• Prepare and present financial and performance data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and government regulations.
• Contribute to development of all EVM-related deliverables and associated program performance metrics, as well as prepare for and execute Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and supporting Government Surveillance Reviews

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees