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# Principal Systems Engineer, Integration & Test Lead Onsite

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, 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:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1--50-Apple-Hill-Dr--ASSABET-BLDG/Principal-Systems-Engineer--Integration---Test-Lead-Onsite_01878182

## 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, 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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