Principal Systems Engineer – Test Architect

Location & Details

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

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:
Secret – Current

Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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 & Test Capabilities team discipline is seeking a Test Architect to support the NASAMS surface to air defense system programs. The Test Architect (TA) will be accountable for architecting a technically sound approach for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy for the entire lifecycle of the product along with influencing the prime item architecture to support that strategy.

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.

• Support test strategy development for all aspects of the program and define metrics to gauge progress.
• Responsible for defining or optimizing test environments and requirements to ensure on‑time deliveries.
• Responsible for interface and coordination with internal and external organizations on test strategy, coordination, execution, and reporting activities.
• Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Directorate Leads, Chief Engineers, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Coordinate with other program disciplines to draw on their SMEs to address emergent issues across the systems, software, and hardware domains.
• Represent the interests of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) discipline on the program.
• Interface with the customer community on a regular basis to share test status, issues, and address programmatic concerns.
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering and how to use it in Integration and Test for the test strategy.
• International travel up to 20%, Regular travel between Raytheon locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire is required.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with formal system test activities such as ground tests, flight tests, system verification, and system integration check‑out events.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start.

• Excellent technical writing and formal presentation experience.
• Strong proven communication skills.
• Completion or currently enrolled in the Raytheon Test Architect Development Course.
• Experience with Department of War or similar major programs throughout the product lifecycle.

• 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.

• 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.
• Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a…