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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Network Interface Controllers, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Execution Engine, Jama (Software), Data Processing, HybridCloud, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17--1717-Cityline-Dr--CITYLINE-C17/Principal-Systems-Engineer_01863056-1 ## About the Role 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, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. * Experience supporting the development, integration, or sustainment of satellite ground systems on government or national security programs. * Experience developing system designs, capabilities, and features, including functional descriptions, interface definitions, and acceptance criteria. * Experience supporting Agile software development as a Systems Engineer, including system design, integration, testing, and verification activities. * Active and transferable Top Secret (TS/SCI) U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date., * Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs, preferably within the data processing domain. * Experience utilizing Agile engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama. * Demonstrated systems engineering knowledge supporting the development of large-scale software systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle. * Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle within an Agile development environment. * Experience with cloud or hybrid cloud development and deployment environments. * Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler or similar platforms, to capture system design and architecture. * Experience working as a Systems Engineering team member supporting Agile software development efforts. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, systems design expertise, and integration and test support for Agile software development teams. Your experience developing satellite ground systems, translating customer requirements into capabilities, epics, features, and system interfaces, and supporting the systems engineering lifecycle will be critical to delivering mission-critical solutions for our national security customers. The work is on-site in Richardson, TX. What You Will Do * Support mission thread-level activities by developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and system interface definitions to refine enterprise capabilities. * Support enterprise integration and test activities by participating in mission thread test events and providing test execution status and discrepancy report (DR) verification. * Decompose customer requirements into capabilities, epics, features, and user stories using SAFe Agile methodologies. * Provide technical guidance and requirements clarification throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and operations. * Collaborate with cross-functional subject matter experts to define technical solutions, document system designs, and support engineering decision-making. * Participate in technical reviews, Agile ceremonies, and customer engagements while supporting program milestones. * Support systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, interface definition, verification, validation, and operational support. ## Related Videos - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Flexibility is Key: Unlocking the Advantages of Versatile Software Solutions for Strategic Innovatio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1943-flexibility-is-key-unlocking-the-advantages-of-versatile-software-solutions-for-strategic-innovatio) - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)