Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX

12h•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 and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – StormBreaker Cross Product Team Lead to join our Tucson, AZ location. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters! The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - StormBreaker Cross Product Team Lead will work across the entire StormBreaker® portfolio of programs as a Systems Engineering Lead, contributing directly to the successful management of the scope, schedule, and cost associated with a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities for this position includes managing system and subsystem requirements, providing Systems Engineering technical oversight during integration and test activities, participating in verification and validation efforts for the system, and providing Systems Engineering expertise in system architecture and design. The CPT Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Systems function across various StormBreaker program pillars, including Lot Integration and Test (LIT), Tech Refresh, F-35 Integration, Production, Modifications (MODS), and Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD). This individual will serve as the Cross Product Team (CPT) Lead for cross-functional efforts, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, suppliers, and customers to meet program objectives. The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - StormBreaker Cross Product Team Lead role requires a high level of technical proficiency in all aspects of the systems engineering lifecycle, project and team management, and the Raytheon earned value process. Additionally, the role requires establishing and maintaining relationships with the other Programs, Program leadership, and the customer community. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers. The candidate must excel in managing complex tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ensuring the successful delivery of program outcomes.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience
Experience in Systems Engineering, Architecture, and/or Design
Experience working on a cross-functional team of Systems Engineers and multidiscipline engineers
Experience working with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures and working with the DoD customer
Experience as a Systems Engineering IPT leader
Experience with program management tools including Control Account Management (CAM)
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
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Nice To Haves

Post Graduate Degree in in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics and ten (10) years’ engineering experience
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of Logistics, Safety, Reliability, Quality, CM, DM, and SSE.
Experience in managing FCA, VIS, PRR, and other program approval processes.
Proficiency in analyzing systems for nonconformances and implementing corrective measures.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle as it relates to the Software Development life cycle
Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations with strong verbal and written communication skills
Software and firmware architecture, design, development, integration, testing, and verification
Interfacing with customers
Developing & Refining CONOPS, System Architecture, System Requirement, and Requirements Verification Strategies & Plans
Performing Functional & Physical Analyses and Allocation
Creating & Maintaining Specifications
Subassembly and System Integration & Verification
Familiarity with StormBreaker program components (LIT, Tech Refresh, F-35 Integration, Production, MODS, and MALD).
Experience in F-35 platform integration and requirements.
Knowledge of supplier verification processes and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team of systems engineers and multidiscipline engineers
Team management & leadership and project planning
Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsible for quarterly Estimates at Complete, monthly WebStatus, IMS updates, LREs, and necessary variance narratives
Lead Design Reviews and Raytheon Gates (PDR, SRR, FCA, etc)
Management of system requirements through verification
Develop, update, and manage Verification Plans and Reports
Cross-functional collaboration and coordination
Write Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) within the effort and support activities through Gate 4
Coordinate with program leadership on long term strategy and planning
Review and support trade studies, down-selects, and other analyses
CDRL management, report development, and delivery
Develop materials for customer meetings (Reviews, Technical Interface Meetings, status meetings, etc.) and brief customer representatives
Coordinate Systems efforts across LIT, Tech Refresh, F-35 Integration, Production, MODS, SIP and MALD and with functional departments.
Ensure Systems tasks are aligned with program goals and coordinated across teams and functions.
Oversee Logistics, Safety, Reliability, Quality, Configuration Management (CM), Data Management (DM), System Security Engineering (SSE), Systems teams, and supplier activities.
Complete Safe and Suitable documentation for StormBreaker integration on the F-35 platform.
Analyze systems for nonconformances, identifying and implementing corrective actions as necessary.