Principal Systems Engineer – Test Architect

RTX • Andover, MA

1d • 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. The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking a Test Architect to support the NASAMS surface to air defense system programs. The Test Architect (TA) will be accountable for architecting a technically sound approach for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy for the entire lifecycle of the product along with influencing the prime item architecture to support that strategy.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with formal system test activities such as ground tests, flight tests, system verification, and system integration check out events
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent technical writing and formal presentation experience
• Strong proven communication skills
• Completion or currently enrolled in the Raytheon Test Architect Development Course
• Experience with Department of War or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Support test strategy development for all aspects of the program and define metrics to gauge progress.
• Responsible for defining or optimizing test environments and requirements to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Responsible for interface and coordination with internal and external organizations on test strategy, coordination, execution, and reporting activities.
• Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Directorate Leads, Chief Engineers, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Coordinate with other program disciplines to draw on their SMEs to address emergent issues across the systems, software, and hardware domains.
• Represent the interests of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) discipline on the program.
• Interface with the customer community on a regular basis to share test status, issues, and address programmatic concerns.
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering and how to use this in Integration and Test for the test strategy.
• International travel up to 20%
• Regular travel between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire is required.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level