Production Lead Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Discipline is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Verification and Validation, test capabilities, Life Cycle and System Security Engineering (SSE).

The LTAMDS/GhostEye Department is seeking a Production Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) to join the LTAMDS program to support the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract. The Production LSE is an integral part of the Production Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) and is the principal arbiter of Systems requirements and design. The LSE supports the OCE to ensure technical execution and system compliance to contractual requirements.

This position is be located in Tewksbury, MA and may require occasional travel.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities of the Lead Systems Engineer include:

• Responsible for driving technical development & performance of production-related Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) activities.

• Responsible for developing and executing the production requirements verification strategy in alignment with the overall LTAMDS requirements verification strategy.

• Responsible for ensuring that LTAMDS production hardware meets performance and non-performance requirements at the A-spec, B-spec and C-spec levels.

• Analyzes production data to ensure complex requirements have been met.

• Extensive interaction with program Test Architects, Chief Engineers, Lead Systems Engineers, Program Managers, IPT/CPT Leads, Operations, Supply Chain and Technical SMEs.

• Coordinate with other program IPTs/CPTs to draw on their subject matter experts to address emergent issues across the systems, software, and hardware domains.

• Interface with the customer community on a regular basis to share test status, issues, and address programmatic concerns.

• Support technical roadmap development and proposal activities

• Willing to travel in support of program needs – both domestic and international.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience effectively leading multidisciplinary teams of engineering professionals

• Experience leading teams using tools/metrics in managing activities and interfacing with senior program/functional management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Self-starter – proactive in determining goals and objectives and pursuing the necessary course of action

• Experience as a technical lead or Lead Systems Engineer on previous programs

• Experience with MS Windows operating system and MS Office products

• Experience in schedule development, action item management, requirement change management, and overall development and progress metrics

• Experience working with external customers; including USG, or FMS partners

• Prior proposal experience

• EVMS Certified (or equivalent)

• Knowledge navigating the organization and working with stakeholders across the company to develop solutions to key program challenges

• Technical leadership and guidance of multi-disciplined teams in the design and development of system requirements and design.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability and Innovation.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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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