Senior Principal Engineer - Excalibur Ic Systems Performance IPTL (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America 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: Secret - Current 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. Raytheon’s Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) Engineering Execution Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Integrated Product Team Lead to support the Excalibur Ic program. The Excalibur Ic Program’s Systems Performance Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is a technical role responsible for leading a multi-disciplined, team in the upgrade and merger of Excalibur products.  The Systems Performance IPTL will report to the Ic Development Chief Engineer and consult with the Ic Development Program Manager. The IPTL will frequently interface with internal and external stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, key major suppliers and government customers. The role requires a high level of execution expertise coupled with the ability to lead a high visibility development program.  In this role, you will drive engineering execution and deliver increasing value to our customers. The Systems Performance IPTL will ensure all scope is executed per program plan, with a cohesive technical approach and compliant to our execution practices. The System Performance IPTL will lead a team that identifies Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) and simulation performance needs in collaboration with other IPTLs and then develops solutions to those needs.  The IPTL will need to utilize the team to create and execute program plans from identification of issue through requirements development, design, integration, test and qualification.  This is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do Drive execution of work scope as defined in the program schedule and define objectives and priorities for your team. Communicate to both program and business unit leadership to provide status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed. Manage team budget and schedule and work with your team to ensure cost goals and schedule milestones are met while maintaining technical rigor based on program risk posture. Collaborate with Business Manager on EVMS (earned value management system), be responsible for estimated-at-complete (EACs), and report business metrics to program and functional leadership. Provide program leadership to the IPT and many collaborative partners from undefined situations/circumstances Manage the engineering execution for the development of GNC and simulation products with a challenging schedule Provide technical direction, expertise and review for Simulation Models, GNC Updates and performance evaluation. Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Engineering Directorate Leaders, Chief Engineers, and Technical Subject Matter Experts to maintain alignment across the Portfolio Provide mentoring and guidance to team members Collaborate with other IPTs to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. Experience managing a System Performance (GNC/Signal Processing) Engineering team. Experience managing cost, schedule and execution for technical projects. Experience with GNC and signal processing algorithm development as well as utilization of Missile Kit software. Active and transferable Secret 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. Qualifications We Prefer Experience using program management tools such as Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop recommended courses of action to program leadership. A Program Manager Certification level six (6) or ability to obtain within the first year in the role. Ability as an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to provide System Performance solutions Advanced Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) Experience in working with Hardware and the Loop (HWIL) and Computer in the Loop environments (CIL) Familiarity with the Excalibur Family of Programs 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. 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