Advanced Programs Lead System Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across all IPC and TTP Advanced Programs Ensure unified verification planning and drive verification closure across hardware,

Requirements Summary

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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OtherSystem Engineer

2026-09-02

United States of America

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

Onsite

Requirements

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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

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer with knowledge of working systems requirements, executing verification plans and experience performing or planning System Integration, Verification and Test
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Active DoD Secret clearance
Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
Experience working on the production phase of a program and knowledge of manufacturing validation of testing and test optimization
Design Verification Testing and Environmental Testing
Requirements Management experience, including the decomposition of requirements; specifically using digital engineering tools such as CAMEO and DOORS
Decomposition of System Requirements
Knowledge of Manufacturing Validation Test: The minimum set of tests to detect manufacturing caused defects at the lowest process level that ensures a safe, reliable product while meeting Takt requirements
DSI Express Tool
SmartSim/FSIM
Correlation of first pass yield rates within failures in manufacturing validation testing
Theory of Constraints within production lines and factories

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking an Advanced Programs Lead Systems Engineer to support and execute IPC and TTP Advanced Programs contracts.

The Lead Systems Engineer will guide multi-disciplinary teams across requirements development, integration, verification, and technical decision making for the Advanced Programs portfolio. The selected candidate will ensure engineering consistency, drive closure in verification activities, and maintain alignment across program teams to support predictable cost, schedule, and performance. This is an onsite position located in McKinney, Texas.

Responsibilities

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→Lead end-to-end requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across all IPC and TTP Advanced Programs
→Ensure unified verification planning and drive verification closure across hardware, software, and system-level activities
→Coordinate system-level integration planning and execution to prevent technical divergence across IPTs
→Maintain consistency in engineering processes, documentation, and technical decision-making across programs
→Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Systems Engineers, IPT Leads, and cross-functional teams
→Ensure alignment between design, integration, and manufacturing to support test readiness, quality, and performance
→Champion risk management and technical baseline control
→Communicate program status, risks, and issues to leadership, suppliers, and customers
→Support proposal development, BOEs, cost modeling, and advanced program strategy
→Participate in technical reviews, SRR/SDR/PDR/CDR, and verification readiness reviews
→Represent Systems Engineering in multi-disciplinary program meetings and technical decision boards

What We Offer

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✓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 for this position

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
McKinney, Texas: Raytheon North Texas Location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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