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Principal Systems Engineer-March 2024
Sterling
Mar 28, 2026
About Principal Systems Engineer

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-16

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  VA546: 23010 Ladbrook Drive, Dulles 23010 Ladbrook Drive Building 2, Sterling, VA, 20166 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Onsite

  Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as deputy manager of a multi-disciplinary engineering work center specializing in systems integration with an emphasis on RF communications. This position is based on site in the Sterling, Virginia area.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing project milestones and maintaining the project IMS and budget to ensure organizational objectives are met. The successful candidate must be a self-starter comfortable with customers and leading highly technical engineering teams and possess the ability to multi-task across multiple projects, adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, effectively network, and communicate to all levels of the organization and drive processes to successful completion in support of aggressive schedules.

  Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and be crossover eligible.

  Required Skills:

  Minimum 8 years of experien

  Experience leading engineering projects

  Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment

  Ability to work with and coordinate with internal and external customers, develop plans and execute to budgets/timelines as required.

  Ability to work and deliver on short response tasking in a fast paced potentially environment

  Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously while balancing resources

  Creates, incorporates, implements changes to the project IMS using Microsoft Project

  Ability to develop and present briefings to company and customer leadership

  Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to articulate intent, frame requirements, set priorities, develop practical methods, and align resources to meet goals.

  Understanding of RF theory, wireless/SIGINT technologies, microwave principles and system/subsystem-level analysis methodologies.

  Expert with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, & PowerPoint

  Education or experience with software programming and managing software developers

  Experience with relevant programming languages including Python, C++, C#

  Experience developing or architecting databases and using SQL

  Experience developing software and hardware requirements

  A solid background in Linux including installing the O/S, installing applications, scripting, using VI Editor, and configuring the network

  Desired Skills:

  Experience in one or more of the following:

  Have the capability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

  Strong working knowledge of the radio frequency spectrum and modern communication infrastructures to include signal structures, propagation, modulation types, data rates, multiplexing/demultiplexing methods, as well as associated equipment to include transmitters, receivers and processing suites.

  Experience using standard RF and electrical test equipment to include signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multi-meters.

  Sets objectives for own job area to meet project/assignments goals.

  Familiarity with HW/SW integration, test processes and procedures.

  Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, adaptable to change, and thrive in an atmosphere that requires trust, initiative, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.

  Ability to manage the engineering team and foster a work environment that allows the team to flourish and grow

  Ability to deconflict priorities, competing requirements, and even conflicts between customers and the internal team

  Ability to meet the demands of a challenging operations environments.

  Required Education:

  Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with poly and be crossover eligible.

  RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

  To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

  The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

  What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

  Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

  May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or

  systems in order to provide enhancements within job area. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years

  prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

  Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

  minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

  The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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