Systems Engineer II - Flight Test Mission Lead Andover Onsite at Raytheon summary: The Systems Engineer II - Flight Test Mission Lead at Raytheon oversees planning, execution, and reporting of flight test missions for the Patriot program. This role involves coordinating test readiness, scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware-in-the-loop tests while collaborating with analysts and subject matter experts. It requires troubleshooting, data analysis, logistics coordination, and up to 10% travel. Systems Engineer II - Flight Test Mission Lead Andover Onsite at Raytheon summary: The Systems Engineer II - Flight Test Mission Lead at Raytheon leads planning, execution, and reporting of flight test missions for the Patriot program. Responsibilities include coordinating test readiness, scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware-in-the-loop tests while collaborating with analysts and subject matter experts. This role requires troubleshooting, data analysis, and coordination of logistics, with up to 10% travel involved. 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 Mission Execution 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. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating system verification activities across the Patriot program. What You Will Do Flight Test mission lead through planning, execution, and reporting Responsible for test planning and walkup – including test readiness assessments Responsible for the execution of scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware in the loop runs for record Coordinate with analysts and subject matter experts to ensure pre-mission data is properly analyzed and presented Coordinate with the overall Patriot Flight Test lead to identify resources required to execute test event Identify travel team members, coordinate required briefs / access / permissions, provide travel information, manage travel logistics Up to 10% travel required Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience. Experience with radar analysis and/or data analysis. 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 planning or executing test events – such as ground tests, flight tests, SICOs Experience interfacing with internal or external customers Ability to develop and maintain test procedures 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. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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: systems engineering, flight test, mission lead, Patriot program, test planning, scenario development, simulation runs, hardware-in-the-loop, data analysis, test coordination Keywords: systems engineering, flight test, mission lead, Patriot program, test planning, scenario development, simulation runs, hardware-in-the-loop, data analysis, test coordination