Staff Systems Engineer, MENA Patriot Programs

Date Posted:

2026-08-10



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord



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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering Integrated Systems department is seeking a MENA Global Patriot Country Staff Engineer with strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to support the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense Systems. The Staff Engineer will work directly with the MENA Country Chief Engineer and the Systems Engineering CPT Lead to develop and maintain all country capability roadmaps, system analyses, concept development, requirements development, hardware and software design, integration thread development, and system performance activities, including integration, testing, and sustainment planning. This role will involve regular interface with customers from the United States Government (USG) and partner governments across the MENA region.

The selected candidate will be part of the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) strategic business unit.

What You Will Do

• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Cross Product Teams (CPTs), and engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for senior customer technical counterparts, as well as internal senior program management and engineering leadership.

• Brief internal and external customers on technical status.

• Expedite technical resolution of customer RFIs and reach-back support requests.

• Review and contribute to program plans and capability roadmaps.

• Provide and own technical inputs for business development and capture activities.

• Provide technical advisory support and dispositions for Export/Import (EXIM) compliance.

• Support approximately 10% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience with one or more of the following engineering activities: system analysis, concept development, requirements development, hardware and software design, integration thread development, and system performance activities, including integration, testing, and sustainment planning.

​​Qualifications We Prefer

• Existing DoD Secret Clearance and direct experience with Patriot or similar radar program system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment.

• Demonstrated industry experience in strategic development, customer interface, and contract capture within the Defense sector.

• Hands-on experience with International FMS programs and engineering execution with international suppliers and partners.

• Direct experience with Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems of Systems, including concepts of operations development and system-level architecture design.

• Proven experience in Engineering Risks and Opportunities (R&O) management.

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 assistance is available!

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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm   

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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