Lead System Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2024-11-18Country: United States of AmericaLocation: CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteAt 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 Advanced Airborne RF (AARF) Systems Engineering department in Goleta, California has an immediate opening for a Lead System Engineer – Electronic Warfare Development in Goleta, CA that will provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary program teams. With over 150 active programs, there are multiple opportunities, not only for career growth, but also to develop innovative system prototypes that support the business unit. What You Will Do Derive system requirements from customer-furnished information such as reference scenarios Develop technical performance metrics for system architectures that support engagement of emerging complex threats Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary program team to develop and design prototype systems Participate in definition of team objectives and provide solutions to complex technical tasks including system design decisions involving trade studies, requirements allocation, and verification methods Generate test plans/procedures for assessing EW system performance Architect test configurations for exercising the Unit Under Test in both lab and field environments Execute in-house and off-site system demonstration activities for demonstrations and/or subsystem sell-off, and brief senior program and engineering leadership Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior system engineering experience on EW or Radar programs Experience providing technical briefs to subcontractors, senior level executives, and/or customers Experience planning, managing, and/or leading execution of EW/Radar systems integration, verification, and validation activities in both lab and field environments Experience preparing system/subsystem test documentation (e.g., plans, procedures, and/or reports) Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with new business development for prototype system programs 8 years of experience in millimeter, microwave RF Design, and in Digital Signal Processing Experience writing requirements for EW/Radar system test equipment and Special Test Equipment Experience with Earned Value Management / Cost Account Management Experience with requirements tracking tools such as DOORS Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within five years 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 is available Learn More & Apply Now RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always. reempowerprogram This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 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](https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm) This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA: [https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location](https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location) [We Are RTX](https://youtu.be/zVjOUEUGQ8I?siwgicMNxoxHPgLTCt) The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 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. 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