Principal Systems Engineer/Section lead

Date Posted:

2026-06-24



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. 

Raytheon’s Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) located on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is seeking a Systems Engineering Section Lead to join our team.  At MCVC we plan and conduct complex integrated field tests, provide system integration and sell-off, and provide operational expertise to a variety of missile and radar programs.  The Section Leader will be responsible for a team of engineers managing our Sensors & BMCI group in support of the AN/TPY2 program.  This team is responsible for radar and tactical equipment operation, test, and integration at WSMR and abroad.  The Section Leader is a dual role position and will require active participation on the MCVC leadership team as well as supporting our programs as a Principal Systems Engineer. The candidate is expected to embrace MCVC goals and initiatives, monitor team dynamics, collaborate with programs and site leadership on staffing, provide employee feedback, mentor employees, develop skills in alignment with MCVC needs, and be actively involved in daily program operations.  This position provides an opportunity to improve your skillset by contributing to the development of our workforce. This is an onsite role located at WSMR in White Sands, NM.

What You Will Do

As a Section Leader, you will support the MCVC AN/TPY2 team as a Principal Systems Engineer as well as being the first line functional leader of a team of engineers. This position also plays an integral role as a participating member of the MCVC Leadership Team with additional responsibilities in AS9100 compliance, Safety & Wellness Committees, and various employee engagement events/activities. 

• Lead a team of engineers in support of radar test activities at WSMR and other test ranges in the United States and abroad

• Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, issue resolution and talent acquisition

• Support department and directorate level initiatives

• Adhere to and ensure alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors

• Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 10% of the employee’s time

• Work in remote/hazardous locations in proximity to energized equipment, radar radiation, and unexploded ordnance environments

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires eight (8) years of prior experience in Systems Engineering and/or System Integration, Verification and Validation

• Experience in AN/TPY2 radar support/operations

• Experience working in a matrix environment as a lead

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience effectively leading a team

• Knowledge of the Performance Development process

• Experience in implementing business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies utilizing CORE

• Knowledge of Raytheon’s proposal capture process, the development of Basis of Estimates, and program Estimate at Complete (EAC)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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