Date Posted:

2026-03-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C27 ~ 1727 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C27

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 Polygraph

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the continued development of an advanced, leading-edge, hybrid software system providing excellent technical guidance and team communication. As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will function in a senior technical role and will effectively work and communicate with all levels of Program Leadership, Customers, and Engineers on the Program team. This position is on-site in Richardson, Texas.

What You Will Do

• The Systems engineer will be responsible for leading the team regarding technical planning and capability design for the agile development teams

• The System engineer is required to have significant domain knowledge of IC software systems, networking, infrastructure, and cyber security

• The Systems engineer, in addition to being experienced with design and architecture for the cloud, must be able to analyze complex requirements and determine viable solutions for the customer

• The Systems engineer is required to have experience in leading multi-segment enterprise tests driving predictable performance outcomes

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 8 years’ experience

• 6-yrs minimum engineering experience on large-scale distributed software system programs

• Experience working with multi-disciplined engineers and stake holders, developing system solutions to meet customer needs and requirements, Experienced with requirements decomposition and experience with IC CONOPS development

• Experience in systems engineering, including large software systems and Technical Team Lead / IC domain subject matter expert experience  

• Experience working in the full software development lifecycle that ensures high quality software is built and released to end-users quickly and within cost and schedule parameters

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working and communicating with all levels of engineering development in large government software development programs as well as individual contributors

• Experience using Architecture Frameworks such as DoDAF for definition of large systems with complex integration and interoperability challenges

• Experience developing operational overviews and details aimed at specific stakeholders within their domain and in interaction with other domains in which the system will operate

• Experience with AWS cloud technology and implementation

• Experience using modeling resources and methodologies like Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, etc.

• Experience with Cloud technologies and Cloud migration, Containerization and databases, Automation (Build, Deploy, Test)

• Experience using Agile tool sets (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.), and evaluation of COTS

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.

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

• North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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