LTAMDS Lead Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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. 

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) Program.

The LTAMDS LSE (Associate Director, Systems Engineering) will be joining the LTAMDS-GE Department and will be an integral part of the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) where they will be the principal arbiter of Systems requirements and design. The LSE supports the OCE to ensure technical execution and system compliance with contractual requirements.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

What you will do:

• Works across all IPT/CPTs, and across contracts in support of Development, Production, and Sustainment.

• Coordinates across HW, SW, test capabilities to ensure interface integrity and design cohesion. They are key participants in platform/SoS integration.

• Matures concepts into an optimal solution balancing performance against objectives and constraints; is responsible for system requirements verification (FCA/SVR) and supports the sell-off of the product

• Works with the Chief Engineer (CE) to support the capability thread leads for technical execution and integration of the program

• Works with the CE and the various capability thread leads to provide, guide and mature the technical capabilities (EP, NCTR, ABT/TBM, 360 etc.) into optimal solutions

• Shapes Tech Baseline strategy through collaborative engagements intended to mature system capability across contracts and proposals

• The LTAMDS LSE along with the CE of the program is in constant communication with the Program Office and the US Govt. in maturing solutions and getting it to the field quickly (to support customer needs)

• Oversee and ensure alignment between LTAMDS and Ghosteye for architecture, performance and requirements.

• Provide technical leadership and coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Program Manager regarding budget and schedule

• Guide and direct other engineering team leads to achieve program and technical success

• Coordinate, write, and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of prior relevant experience.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in related Systems Engineering or Multi-Disciplined Engineering

• Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of systems engineering professionals

• Radar or sensor systems experience preferred but not required

• Integration/test or sustainment background strongly valued

This role is based in Tewksbury, MA.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action

• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings

• Excellent communication skills with prior experience presenting to customers and senior leadership

• Experience