Systems Engineering Technical Lead - NASAMS

Company: Raytheon
Location: Compton
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. 2026-01-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord Position Role Type: Unspecified 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. The Systems Engineering, Integrated Systems Department is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Lead for the NASAMS product line. This role requires strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class air and missile defense systems. The Integrated Systems Department supports Raytheon by providing world-class weapon systems engineering. Domain expertise includes radar systems, effector systems, battle management, command and control, network design, battlespace integration, and interoperability for both domestic and international customers. You will work alongside motivated engineers who are responsible for conducting systems engineering studies and trades; supporting system requirements definition and analysis; and contributing to algorithm development, integration, test, and evaluation. What You Will Do - Provide technical oversight and management for a variety of Systems Engineering efforts - Concept and requirements development (including decomposition and flowdown) within a mature product-line - Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development and design - Algorithm optimization and development - Multi-disciplinary development efforts across the kill-chain for an Air and Missile Defense System - Collaboration with customer to bring new capabilities to the warfighter - Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system - Support and lead Internal and External Program and Design Reviews - Collaborate with other IPT/CPT leads from the various functions and products - Support and lead Internal Research and Development for future capability upgrades - System integration and test support, including live fire test events - Periods of travel up to 25% of time both domestically and internationally Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience - Experience with Air Defense Systems in systems engineering roles supporting development or production - Experience with managing budget, scope and/or earned value Qualifications We Prefer - Experience interfacing with external customers and industry partners - Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a variety of audiences - Self-motivated, passionate leader - 5 years of experience in Air Defense Systems, Systems Engineering production or development - Existing DoD Security Clearance - Knowledge of Air Defense systems (examples – Patriot and NASAMS Systems) - Experience managing competing programmatic priorities - Experience making challenging technical decisions - Familiarity with the Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or equivalent - Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) (plus, experience with Raytheon execution of EVM) - Advanced degree in EE, CE, Physics, Math, ME, Aerospace/ 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 assistance is available Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. xmcpwfu 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. 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