Principal Systems Engineer - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

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

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 Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center seeks a Principal Systems Engineer.  You will apply your experience, technical expertise, and leadership skills to the planning, integration, test, and activation of Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) systems for the Zumwalt DDG 1000 Class platform. You will be responsible for coordinating activities with internal teams, government and contract personnel

What You Will Do

• Perform coordination between multiple teams to create software deployment artifacts, create installation packages, maintain systems, and conduct troubleshooting.
• Develop software deployment automation and artifacts required for multi-site deployments.
• Manage internal testing events between hardware, software, and cyber teams.
• Develop technical documentation for each phase of systems lifecycles.
• Perform remote troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Travel is required, travel expected is 25% domestically.

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 Zumwalt platform and/or Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE).
• Experience with Navy Technical documentation.
• Experience with Python.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with TSCE Software installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DDG1000 external communication systems.
• AGILE/Scrum experience.
• Experience working directly with a military customer /end user.

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– Relocation assistance 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.

Welcome to Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI

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 comp