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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Microsoft Software, Satcom, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Virtual Machines - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/used7ef4b0f2d35ccb9c33f5cbfb507563/eaa ## About the Role * Strong integration and test experience including test procedure development, test execution, test reporting, and test automation * Knowledge of or application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) * Proficient in tooling to include Microsoft products, or tasking boards (Jira, IBM EWM, etc.) * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer * Experience in Communication Radio and Systems: SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, PTW, or V/UHF * Experience in Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) * Proficient in tooling to include CAMEO, Rhapsody * Experience in proposal support including writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) * Experience in System Level Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) for ground based, ship, submarine, or airborne platforms * Experience in Virtual Machine design and deployment * Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and ability to effectively communicate with IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and our customers ## Description U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Strategic Communications team is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer in a role committed to creating creative and cost-effective solutions for our ground and airborne systems. As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. As part of the Strategic Communications Department, the Systems Engineering department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks. What You Will Do * Oversee the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation * Act as a Subject Matter Expert within discipline with advanced to expert knowledge of work area * Oversee and perform lab activities including definition, setup, configuration management, and testing * Ensure Modeling, Hardware, and Software Interfaces utilize a scalable ontology * Oversee and support the Integration of Solutions within their target environment * Coach, review, and delegate work of lower-level professional * Contribute to the development of goals of the discipline and planning efforts (Cost and Schedule) * Influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures * Manage moderately sized projects or processes * Manage the entrance and exit criteria of Design Reviews, Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification Testing * Review, moderate and document major changes in systems or processes to solve difficult and often complex problems * Analyze and document system behaviors * Support system trade studies, requirements analysis, allocation to subsystems, 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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