Principal Systems Engineer: Patriot Communications

Raytheon Technologies • Andover, MA

68d • $101,000 - $203,000

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. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Directorate is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, and System Security Engineering (SSE). Integrated Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) Network experience and the leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense communication systems. This Principal Systems Engineer will be directly responsible for leading a large multidiscipline team in designing, implementing and maintaining various RF Systems and Network Infrastructures within the Patriot System. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple programs across the Patriot portfolio.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment
• Certification in networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP)
• Earned Value Management Certified
• Experience with RF signal analysis and/or various VHF/UHF radios
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Experience writing reports and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross functional team including engineering, supply chain, production, leadership, etc.
• Support all phases of programs from inception through completion, helping lead multi-disciplinary engineer teams through the lifecycle of the program
• Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Oversee design and optimize Patriot Communications Networks, including link availability studies and capacity planning
• Work with Cyber Security counterparts to ensure network security and performance optimization
• Provide ongoing support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world
• Assist the team with developing and mentoring new team members

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree