Principal Systems Engineer Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

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 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.

Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Integrated Product Team Lead to support the Integrated Fires Protection Center (IFPC) System Integration & Test program.

This position is onsite based in Huntsville, Alabama.  Travel up to 25% will be required.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of engineers in integration and flight test efforts on IFPC in the planning and execution for lab and field test execution.

• Make cost and schedule decisions to meet monthly and annual reporting requirements

• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.

• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results. 

• Create and modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.

• Support field testing and occasional travel for durations typically for a one or two week durations.

• Support Proposal and EAC activities

• Collaborate and effectively communicate with other IPTs, program leadership, customers, and business associates both internal and external to Raytheon.

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.

• System Integration & Test experience.

• Experience developing test plans and procedures.

• Experience with Verification and Validation methods.

• The ability to obtain an Interim-Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer  

• Integrated Product Team Lead experience.

• Experience evaluating requirements and with Verification and Validation methods.

• Program Manager Certification level six (6) or ability to obtain within the first year in the role.

• Experience collaborating with program leadership and partner IPT’s.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively operate in a high pressure/high profile environment with program leadership and external customers.

• Experience creating integration and verification strategies.

• Electrical Engineering experience or exposure.

• Effectors & Systems of Systems Background.

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work pr