Senior Principal Radar Guidance System Technical Lead

RTX • Tucson, AZ

7d • 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 Effector RF Design Team at Raytheon is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a guidance system for a new missile development program that incorporates an advanced RF/Radar subsystem. The selected candidate will lead a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through the design cycle for development and integration.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Ten years of experience in one or more of the following areas: RF Sensor/Radar design, integration, and/or production support
• Experience interacting across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems, Mechanical, SW, Algorithms, etc.) to define subsystem requirements and evaluate performance
• Experience in RF/electrical sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, Test Integration, and/or Supplier Management
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, or related engineering fields.
• Familiarity with missiles or similar radar systems.
• Experience as a technical leader on complex subsystems during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) phases.
• Strong systems engineering mindset with analytical and multidisciplinary skills.
• Background in designing and troubleshooting electrical subsystems (e.g., RF sensors, antennas, analog/digital circuit cards, configurable logic).
• Experience in project leadership, systems engineering, and architecture.
• Proven collaboration and networking skills across design, production, program leadership, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with peers, suppliers, management, and customers.
• Experience balancing engineering process discipline with innovation for rapid development.
• Practical experience across all product lifecycle phases, including proposal development through transition to production.
• Experience with conceptual designs, trade studies, and system integration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical integrity of the Guidance Section (GS), including the development, validation, and integration of the Technical Data Package (TDP).
• Provide technical oversight for GS subsystem and component requirements, design, testing, and performance.
• Collaborate with and provide technical support to critical suppliers to ensure performance goals are met.
• Manage technical risks associated with the Guidance Section to ensure program success.
• Partner with the systems engineering team to capture accurate GS and component-level requirements.
• Work closely with the integration and test team to plan and execute GS acceptance and verification testing.
• Collaborate with the algorithm and signal processing team to align hardware capabilities with their requirements while clarifying hardware limitations.
• Coordinate with other GS teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) on related activities and shared program goals.
• Provide technical oversight and support for failure investigations related to GS components or subsystems.
• Lead and participate in component-level design and test reviews to ensure technical rigor.
• Work directly with suppliers and customers to procure, validate, and demonstrate hardware capabilities.
• Lead teams effectively by understanding team dynamics, leveraging strengths, and addressing skill gaps.
• Deliver high-quality results while consistently meeting or exceeding cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Communicate task status on complex technical issues and influence strategic planning across multiple teams, programs, and leadership levels, including customers.
• Proactively identify and take ownership of roles or tasks necessary to ensure the success of the business unit.
• Actively participate in RTX's mentoring culture by serving as both a mentor and a mentee to foster professional growth.

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: Senior