Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS-206 ~ 3939 Priority Way S Dr ~ PRIORITY BLDG 6

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

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join and help grow our Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SETC) team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing innovative, mission‑focused solutions by delivering customized engineering services and products that address unique customer requirements. You will collaborate across disciplines to translate complex needs into effective, high‑impact system designs and capabilities. This is a full‑time, on-site position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and document requirements and interfaces, design analysis, modeling and simulation, system integration and trade studies
• Coordinate with a cross-discipline team to meet customer/mission planning requirements
• Supports Statement of Work (SOW) compliance by developing, documenting, and executing system verification activities
• Integrate software and hardware subsystems
• Follow a structured data driven approach to solve problems
• Contribute to the completion of project/program milestones
• Adheres to established systems engineering processes and procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all project activities
• Provide input and guidance to lower-level engineers with tasks and assignments
• Analyze data, communicate results, and manage tasks and/or projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in software requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Experience with the full systems engineering lifecycle (V‑model), including writing and executing system qualification tests.
• Knowledge of the software lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, test, and configuration management.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with V-22 platform
• Working knowledge of CAMEO, SYSML and DOORs
• Model Base Systems engineering (MBSE)
• Agile development environment using Azure DevOps or equivalent

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 for this position

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-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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