Raytheon Vision Systems Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:2026-06-02 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01Position Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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 Vision Systems (RVS) Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Principal Systems Engineer with expertise in airborne and space electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) surveillance and targeting sensor systems. The Systems Engineer plans and manages the multidisciplinary/cross-functional engineering activities and associated budgets, guides engineering follow-through of work products and support, supports proposal and change management activities for engineering and supports the bid manager for proposals within engineering. The SE&TC Department is responsible for all EO/IR Imaging Systems Definition, Architecture, Integration, product Verification & Validation along with program and project technical implementation to cost and schedule.  This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.What You Will DoWork with the Program Chief Engineer (PCE) to ensure products are developed and delivered within the allotted cost, schedule, technical quality, and performance parametersProvide SE&TC engineering technical leadership to RVS EO/IR infrared focal plane array (IR FPA) programs and special projectsCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team made up of Systems, Test, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Electrical, and Integrated Circuit engineersActively manage engineering risks and opportunities with the PCE to ensure proactive executionCoordinate and compile Engineering inputs for proposals and present bid summaries to managementLead technical support efforts for production and development activitiesOversee and direct trade studies, presenting comprehensive results to key stakeholdersCommunicate technical findings and strategic solutions to leadership and customers effectivelyLead technical team to identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debuggingOversee/perform the update, development, maintenance, and improvement of requirements, concepts of operations, and define system interfacesPlan, lead, and execute root-cause and corrective-action (RCCA) effortsQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related STEM field and minimum 5 years' experienceExperience working with EO/IR systems, including involvement in the design, analysis, development, troubleshooting, and testing of electro‑optical subsystems.Knowledge of infrared focal plane array (IR FPA) technology and its application within EO/IR systems.Experience developing product specifications and managing requirements, including distilling system‑level requirements, and deriving requirements for subassemblies and component‑level hardware.Perform system design activities, including trade studies, system optimization, and performance assessments aligned with technical and program requirements.Qualifications We PreferExperience creating and updating technical documentation in support of formal design and test reviews, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CTSR), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.Factory production and direct experience with IR FPA design and testing for tactical and/or space environmentsFamiliarity with vacuum packaging, dewar design, cryogenic cooling, and/or opto-mechanicsRequirements management via DOORs and/or CAMEOExperience creating analytical models and scripting for data analysis (MATLAB preferred)ROIC wafer probing, fabrication, integration, verification, and validation for a complex EO/IR system.Experience collaborating with Integrate Circuit foundries and semiconductor factory processingTest methodology within sensors to include optical performance, analysis, and test verification for EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor systems and/or relatable experience in development and production programEVMS Certification and demonstrated ability to manage Engineering team budgets and staffing demandWhat 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 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.Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-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 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith e