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# Principal Systems Engineer, SEIT Lead

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Concord, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Radio-Frequency Identification, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3--50-Apple-Hill-Dr--CONCORD-BLDG-Tewksbury-Tb3-300-Concord/Principal-Systems-Engineer--SEIT-Lead_01864739

## 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 developing and executing test plans for air defense systems.
 * Experience with technical and/or functional leadership.
 * Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals., * Familiarity with air defense systems such as NASAMS, SHORAD, FAAD, BC3 (CAC2S), or similar systems.
 * Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
 * Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management.
 * Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification of RF systems while also managing various tasks, requirements, and commitments.
 * Experience with DoD or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle including compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.

## Description

* Ensure the development and execution of a complex air defense program that consists of two primary IPTs. This work spans the entire systems engineering workflow including requirements management, system design, test planning, integration, and V&V.
 * Manage/monitor the execution of work scope, determine team staffing allocations, and provide feedback on team execution.
 * Coordinate across organizational disciplines and functions to identify team/work issues, resolve roadblocks and ensure completion of team objectives.
 * Support program execution and growth through continuous improvement of people, processes, and tools.
 * Occasional local and non-local travel.


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