Principal Systems Engineer (System Integration) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)

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:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (System Integration) to provide enterprise-wide systems engineering and integration support to a mission-focused government customer within the Intelligence Community. The successful candidate will lead planning, coordination, and execution of moderately complex integration initiatives, ensuring new capabilities are effectively integrated into operational environments. This position requires close collaboration with government stakeholders and other entities to facilitate system readiness. You will contribute to the advancement of products, processes, and operational frameworks while enhancing mission effectiveness and operational resilience. The role is performed in a SCIF environment and provides flexible work hours designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Location: Alexandria, Virginia

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate project activities by working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful integration, execution, and delivery of mission-critical capabilities 
• Leverage Satellite Operations expertise to support assigned projects, enterprise-wide efforts, and customer-directed initiatives 
• Serve as an advisor on Satellite Operations topics and capabilities. Support system testing, verification, validation, and operational checkout activities. 
• Assist with root cause analysis and anomaly resolution following system outages or degraded performance 
• Lead cross-functional interactions and provide support for multiple mission efforts, including successful integration, transition, and stand up of new missions

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Satellite Operations and/or mission protection environments.  
• Experience with project management and/or system integration. 
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment (Government, Military, SETA, and Contractor). 
• Experience in enterprise-level planning, testing, and implementation.  
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Customer NSIS and/or rapid delivery methods
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) KSA.  
• Working across contract and location boundaries.
• Atlassian JIRA and Confluence beneficial. 

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not 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