Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-07-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join the Multi-Domain Solutions for Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) team. The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting all contracts associated with the ATNAVICS program. These contracts encompass sustainment efforts for the US military as well as production obligations for an international contract. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of crucial navigation systems serving both domestic and international needs.

The ideal candidate should be experienced performing front and back end systems engineering tasks which include establishing methods and techniques for verification, planning tests, developing test requirements, creating new tests, writing test procedures and test reports. The candidate should feel comfortable taking on leadership roles, creating requirements, performing systems integration, gaining hands-on experience in both the lab and the field, and creating documentation.   

What You Will Do
    • Lead systems engineer tasks (task planning, estimates, product owner, collect metrics, cost account manager)
    • Define and drive systems engineering requirements, including interface definitions and requirement verification and validation
    • Support operations concept definition and procedure planning, collaborating with personnel from various organizations
    • Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, & verification documentation and perform/execute the testing
    • Address customer issues by developing system and product level requirements, ensuring solutions meet their needs
    • Support Systems sustainment activities for legacy radar systems, to involve troubleshooting, documenting, and testing
    • Effectively communicate with team and to Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL)
    • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality
    • Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering
    • Occasional Travel needed to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications You Must Have
    • Proficient in Systems Integration & Qualification Activities: systems integration, requirements analysis, procedure development, test development, test execution and evaluation of results
    • Experience with Digital Engineering Tools (DOORS, Cameo, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
    • Experience generating technical documentation and managing small projects
    • Experience with radio, radar or secondary radar systems
    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience 

Qualifications We Prefer
    • Prior experience leading and managing technical projects
    • Experience Supporting Proposal or Basis of Estimates
    • Experience with secondary and primary RADAR systems
    • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time critical requirements
    • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

What We Offer
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
    • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
    • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
    • Tuition reim