Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-09-16
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA
**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:**

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments?

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting various Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions.

Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

**What You Will Do:**

The Systems Integration & Test Engineer provides systems engineering and integration test support to assess, plan, coordinate, schedule and implement testing of projects from inception through system transition.

Problems and issues faced can fluctuate and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem and determine the appropriate resolution.

The following are expected but not limited to a Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer - EW:

+ Generate test plans/procedures for assessing Electronic Warfare (EW) system performance
+ Generate test documentation for verification/acceptance of components, subsystems, and systems
+ Plan IV&V activities.
+ Execute IV&V activities for multidisciplinary Integration and Test teams.
+ Execute in-house and off-site test activities for system demonstrations and/or system sell-off.
+ Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.
+ Test EW hardware and software builds.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
+ Experience in radar threat analysis and EW technique development/analysis.
+ Experience in verification and validation of system and/or subsystem requirements.
+ Experienced presenter preparing and presenting reports and briefings both orally and written.
+ Experienced with leading peers and team members during test phases.
+ Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance 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:**

+ Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (Cameo Enterprise Architecture), specifically using SysML.
+ RF experience and knowledge of microwave modules
+ Flight Test experience
+ Experience with Special Test Equipment and Modeling and Simulation
+ Experience working in an Agile development environment
+ Experience with DevSecOps delivery pipelines and software development principals
+ Experience with tools such as Matlab/Simulink, DNG, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence
+ Experience leading STE development (and prime hardware) test activities
+ Experience with security requirements related to government testing

**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.
+ Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

**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.

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 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 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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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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