Senior Principal Engineer - Flight Test Lead Andover Onsite at Raytheon summary: The Senior Principal Engineer - Flight Test Lead at Raytheon manages the Patriot Flight Test execution team, overseeing planning, execution, and reporting of complex defense system tests. This role requires active security clearance and expertise in hardware, software, network troubleshooting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve system issues. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing resources, and enhancing flight test processes in support of national defense missions. Senior Principal Engineer - Flight Test Lead Andover Onsite at Raytheon summary: The Senior Principal Engineer - Flight Test Lead at Raytheon leads the Patriot Flight Test execution team, overseeing test planning, execution, and reporting. This role requires active security clearance, extensive experience in hardware, software, and networking troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams to solve complex defense systems challenges. The position involves coordinating logistics, managing resources, and improving flight test processes while supporting the U.S. defense mission. Date Posted: 2025-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 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 Air Defense and Command & Control Department within Systems Integration & Test is seeking a Flight Test Lead to support Patriot program. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. Whether in hardware, software, networking, or some combination of all three, you'll be stretched to learn about how our systems work and identify the sources of new and unexpected issues through lots of troubleshooting and data analysis. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and partner to implement solutions. What You Will Do Lead of Patriot Flight Test execution team through planning, execution, and reporting. Responsible for test planning and walkup – including test readiness assessments. Facilitate Mission Execution Lead and Technical Lead with successful execution of day-to-day pre-mission operations by providing appropriate resources and eliminating obstacles. Provide customer interface related to Patriot Flight Test activities Balance cost, schedule, and staffing across various funding sources and events. Identify travel team members, coordinate required briefs / access / permissions, provide travel information, manage travel logistics. Responsible for continuous improvement of flight test processes and content Up to 25% travel required. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience. Experience with test events (such as ground tests, flight tests, SICOs). 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. Qualifications We Prefer Experience performing radar data analysis. Excellent communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with team members and customers. Ability to develop and maintain test procedures. Experience leading a technical team. Experience interfacing with internal or external customers. 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 Eligibility – Relocation assistance 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 they are essential to the development of our products. 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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms Keywords: flight test, aerospace engineering, Patriot missile system, test planning, data analysis, systems integration, security clearance, radar data, technical leadership, defense systems Keywords: flight test, aerospace engineering, Patriot missile system, test planning, data analysis, systems integration, security clearance, radar data, technical leadership, defense systems