Lead Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare (P5)

Date Posted:

2025-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA601: Goleta (EW) Bldg H01 6380 Hollister Avenue Building H01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. 

Raytheon’s Advanced Programs is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare (EW) to join our team.  The Lead Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading and overseeing the design, development, and implementation of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. This position requires a background in systems engineering and experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems development and implementation processes.

Work with the best! From a world-class customer profile to the work being done at the ends of earth, Raytheon offers a wealth of opportunities for your future and beyond. This position is onsite and located in Goleta, California.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary Systems Engineering focal point for the program
• Manage configuration process, performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Partner with the Program Chief Engineer in ensuring the engineering team aligns to cost/schedule.
• Provide technical directions to multi-disciplinary program teams.
• Implement and ensure adherence to systems engineering processes throughout the program lifecycle.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Coordinate system engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
• Conduct system-level trade studies and performance analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer presentations.
• Support program management with technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs architectural exploration.
• Decomposes customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of Electronic Warfare (EW), RADAR, and/or RF products/systems, encompassing development, production, and sustainment, along with systems design and requirements engineering experience
• Background in planning, managing, and/or leading the execution of Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar systems integration, verification, and validation activities in laboratory or field environments
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, system design, and test planning
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within five years
• Advanced degree, preferably in Systems engineering, Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar Systems with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Experience delivering technical briefs to subcontractors, senior executives, and customers
• Background leading cross-functional teams to resolve technical problems in an environment involving multiple stakeholders
• Model Based Systems Engineering (Cameo Enterprise Architecture (SysML specifically), digital thread concepts, digital engineering, MBSE with DevSecOps)
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports and briefings both orally and in writing
• Matlab/Simulink, DOORS, DNG, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence
• Earned Value Management / Cost Account Management experience
• Millimeter and microwave RF design, as well as experience in digital signal processing

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

Learn More & Apply Now! 

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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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