Job Description

Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 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 System Integration & Test is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer will function as a technical member of the Shipboard Test Team interacting with a variety of stakeholders including reporting to the TSCEI (Total Ship Computing Engineering Infrastructure) Lead, along with interacting with System Integration and System Test Management, Navy Agencies, Navy Labs, Zumwalt Prime Contractors and selected major vendors. The TSCEI Systems Test Engineer will perform Installation, Configuration, Activation, Stage Testing, and Advanced Troubleshooting for all Raytheon and non-Raytheon equipment connected to the TSCEI network.

What You Will Do

• Perform equipment installation, checkout, testing, reporting of results, Hardware and Firmware upgrades and maintain records as required. 
• Upkeep and maintain the Ship’s tactical network(s) and systems. 
• Interact with both Zumwalt shipbuilders and their vendors in a collaborative manner 
• Provide daily internal status reports to the TSCE lead. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with Engineering and customer representatives.
• Provide underway system support for at sea test events. 
• Perform normal climbing and lifting associated with shipboard electronic work. 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, to testing and activation locations, to include at-sea periods onboard Zumwalt class ships.
• Shipboard testing will be conducted on-site at either San Diego, CA, Pascagoula, MS, or Honolulu HI, during ship systems activation, test and At-Sea trial periods.
• This job can be based out of Tewksbury MA or Portsmouth RI.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant engineering experience. 
• Experience with Linux, Unix and/or other programming language.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• CLI level Linux system administration skills working with RedHat, as well as knowledge of Java, C, and/or C++ and Active Directory/Exchange administration is preferred. 
• CISCO CCNA, Redhat OS, and Fiber Optic Certifications are highly desired. 
• Prior experience working in shipyard environments. 
• Current/Active DoD security clearance 

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.

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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