Principal Systems Engineer: Patriot Communications

Date Posted:

2025-10-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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) Directorate is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, and System Security Engineering (SSE).

Integrated Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer  with Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) Network experience and the leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense communication systems.  This Principal Systems Engineer will be directly responsible for leading a large multidiscipline team in designing, implementing and maintaining various RF Systems and Network Infrastructures within the Patriot System. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple programs across the Patriot portfolio.  If you enjoy project management, partnering with other functional organizations, and establishing strong relationships with the program offices and customers, this is the job for you!

What You Will Do:

In this Principal Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

• Manage a cross functional team including engineering, supply chain, production, leadership, etc.

• Support all phases of programs from inception through completion, helping lead multi-disciplinary engineer teams through the lifecycle of the program

• Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Oversee design and optimize Patriot Communications Networks, including link availability studies and capacity planning

• Work with Cyber Security counterparts to ensure network security and performance optimization

• Provide ongoing support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world

• Assist the team with developing and mentoring new team members

 Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.

• Active U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Qualifications We Value :

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment

• Certification in networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP)

• Earned Value Management Certified

• Experience with RF signal analysis and/or various VHF/UHF radios

• Experience working with internal and external customers

• Experience writing reports and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders

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 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-pe