Sr. Systems Engineer, Land-based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) Track and Fire Team Lead

Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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 Processing, Guidance & Control (PG&C) Center, within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline, consists of the Signal Processing; Guidance, Navigation and Control; and Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MSA) disciplines. PG&C delivers key technologies to our effector programs portfolio. Our GNC team is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer, Land-based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) Track and Fire Team Lead to lead LPWS projects in development and throughout the whole lifecycle. LPWS is under the Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) portfolio which includes the Navy’s Phalanx and SeaRAM. As the Sr. Systems Engineer, Land-based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) Track and Fire Team Lead you will function as a senior technical contributor and help develop and grow a team of 5 – 7 multi-disciplinary engineers in challenging work across multiple projects to enhance effectiveness of complex systems including: electromechanical servos; radar and infrared sensors; acquisition, detection, and tracking algorithms; hardware and projectile trajectory models applied in a simulation environment; embedded software; and enabling system and sub-system interfaces. You will coordinate with customers to develop and apply hardware and software test procedures; collaborate with technical and program leadership; support new business initiatives; architect field tests; and develop & execute technology roadmaps. This position is located onsite in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do Collaborate with the Chief Engineer, the Lead Systems Engineer, and Engineering Integrated Product Team Leads across the program to plan tasking for, and provide technical oversight to, staff supporting execution of multiple LPWS projects. Champion novel, extensible, and maintainable modeling and simulation solutions to complex software and physics problems in support of design, development, prototyping, integration, testing, and performance assessment. Work efficiently inside an established software product, across multiple programming languages and technical environments. Travel up to 20% of the time for field testing and customer interactions, with individual trips lasting up to a month. Engage with suppliers and customers to procure and demonstrate capabilities in lab or field environments. Communicate both written and oral status to program leadership and customers. Guide a team through multiple lifecycle phases such as design and analysis; development and documentation of architecture, subsystem requirements, and test plans; peer reviews; root-cause failure investigations; and integration/test/verification activities. Provide mentoring and support to engineering team members. Engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) where needed to resolve complex issues. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience. Experience developing embedded system code and modeling system behavior in C, C++, and Ada. Experience with hardware/software integration and test including both lab HWIL and field environments. Experience leading cross-discipline and/or project teams Active and transferrable US government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. US Citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree. 8 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control; Radar and/or Electro-Optical Signal Processing; Modeling, Simulation and Analysis; Systems Engineering; Software; Power; and/or Servo Systems. Experience developing system and subsystem weapon specifications, interface design documents, and specifications for overall system architecture and performance objectives. Experience with NATO STANAG 4355 Modified Point Mass Model Experience in development of Kalman Filtering algorithms Experience with software lifecycle and version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Git. Proficiency with using MATLAB and/or Python for evaluation of data sets. Experience using UNIX/Linux based workstations. Ability to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities. 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 is available for this position 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. This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location As 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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