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# Principal Systems Engineer, Integration & Test Lead Onsite

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Requirements Management, Signal Processing, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/96949DF7BC214E93873B2BDA73251CE2/job/

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

 * Experience with systems engineering, radar data analysis, integration, verification, validation and/or system testing.
 * Experience with MATLAB, Python, Perl, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming.
 * Experience with technical and/or functional leadership., * Strong integration skills, knowledge of radar algorithms, radar signal processing concepts, theory, modeling and determining radar performance, air defense systems and team interaction skills.
 * Experience with systems engineering, system integration, system verification, and/or system test.
 * Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or bids/proposals.
 * 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.
 * 10% local and non-local travel.
 * This position can be based out of Tewksbury MA or Huntsville AL.


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