Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E06 ~ 2010 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E06

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is hiring an Principal Systems Engineer to join our Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do *

• You will develop verifiable system level requirement

• You will develop/execute test plans, verification and or acceptance test procedures, development of Develop verifiable system level requirements.

• You will develop/execute test plans, verification and or acceptance test procedures, development of scripts as well as utilization/configuration of test equipment and tools such as GPS simulators to verify system requirements and prove compliance.

• You will Manage updates and timely release of CDRLs/SDRLs, contributing to improvement in documentation cycle time and customer satisfaction

• You will contribute to technical interchange meetings and design reviews (TRR, PDR, CDR)

• You will provide verbal and written status on assigned Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks

Qualifications You Must Have

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Active and transferable

• Experience in Agile development and usage of Agile framework tools such as JIRA/Confluence
  Experience in DOORS NG

• Familiarity with EVMS, ETCs, and ECPs

• Experience in System, Software, and hardware Requirements management/traceability/allocation

• Experience in RF signal processing

• Experience visualizing system functionality, to create block diagrams, and to analyze system performance via analysis of customer requirements specification

• 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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains: RF/IR signal processing, electronics, navigation (GPS or Inertial), modeling, and simulation (for example 6-DOF), aerodynamics, missile related mechanical engineering (flight control systems, warheads, missile structures, seeker gimbals, RF/IR seeker sub-systems)

• Understanding of guidance and navigation systems and relevant experience with GPS Receiver system design, integration, test, verification, and validation

• Experience with Test Equipment/Tools, Technical Reviews and Production Readiness

• Familiarity in sub system or systems architecting and system-of-systems definition

• Familiarity with MOSA/SOSA/VITA/FACE standards

• Must be able to write clear engineering documentation

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reim