Principal Systems EngineerAt 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.Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Principal Systems Engineer with expertise in airborne and space electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) surveillance and targeting sensor systems.
The Systems Engineer plans and manages the multidisciplinary/cross-functional engineering activities and associated budgets, guides engineering follow-through of work products and support, supports proposal and change management activities for engineering and supports the bid manager for proposals within engineering. The SE&TC Department is responsible for all EO/IR Imaging Systems Definition, Architecture, Integration, product Verification & Validation along with program and project technical implementation to cost and schedule. This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.What You Will DoWork with the Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to ensure products are developed and delivered within the allotted cost, schedule, technical quality, and performance parametersProvide SE&TC engineering technical leadership to RVS EO/IR infrared focal plane array (IR FPA) programs and special projectsCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team made up of Systems, Test, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Electrical, and Integrated Circuit engineersActively manage engineering risks and opportunities with the PCE to ensure proactive executionCoordinate and compile Engineering inputs for proposals and present bid summaries to managementLead technical support efforts for production and development activitiesOversee and direct trade studies, presenting comprehensive results to key stakeholdersCommunicate technical findings and strategic solutions to leadership and customers effectivelyLead technical team to identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debuggingOversee/perform the update, development, maintenance, and improvement of requirements, concepts of operations, and define system interfacesPlan, lead, and execute root-cause and corrective-action (RCCA) effortsQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related STEM field and minimum 5 years' experienceExperience working with EO/IR systems, including involvement in the design, analysis, development, troubleshooting, and testing of electro?optical subsystems.Knowledge of infrared focal plane array (IR FPA) technology and its application within EO/IR systems.Experience developing product specifications and managing requirements, including distilling system?level requirements, and deriving requirements for subassemblies and component?level hardware.Perform system design activities, including trade studies, system optimization, and performance assessments aligned with technical and program requirements.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, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position