Senior Principal Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Team Lead (Onsite)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About this role
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

 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: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Coyote Block 3 Plus (CB3+) loitering munition program is seeking a Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Team Lead. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Land and Air Defense Systems strategic business unit within the Engineering Execution department. This leader will oversee Systems Engineering and Integration & Test execution as the program completes system requirement verification while supporting production for a Joint Emerging Operational Need (JEON). The SEIT team is responsible for documenting objective verification evidence to support the successful completion of the program’s Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), conducting technical reviews with the Navy customer, providing Responsible System Engineering (RSE) production support, and participating in customer-led “fly-to-buy” field tests during the production phase. The program utilizes the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and the SEIT lead will perform Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities to ensure accurate cost and schedule tracking. This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Provide technical leadership for a cross-disciplinary engineering team, guiding requirement verification, system integration, field testing, and failure investigations. Coordinate with Chief Engineer, Test Architect, Lead System Engineer, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) program leadership to align technical approach and drive consensus on key decisions. Manage cost, schedule, and Earned Value reporting for SEIT work scope. Plan, prioritize, and allocate tasks across the SEIT team. Organize and conduct technical reviews and team meetings to ensure alignment and execution readiness. Communicate status, accomplishments, issues, and resource needs to program and functional leadership. Present technical briefings to the customer program office. Mentor and develop SEIT team members.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. Program Manager Certification Level six (6) or ability to obtain within one year. Prior leadership experience in Systems Engineering or System Integration & Test, including requirements development, verification, and documentation of objective evidence. Experience conducting technical and program reviews such as Consent to Ship, Test Readiness, Functional Configuration Audit, and/or Estimate at Completion financial reviews. Active and