Raytheon Technologies

Senior Principal Telemetry and Flight Terminations Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10+ years of experience or advanced degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Proven expertise in system-level and subsystem-level electronics design
  • Skilled in generating and managing electrical design specifications
  • Experience with analog and mixed-signal electronic design including FET/BJT circuits, op-amps, and A/D converters
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis tools like MATLAB or MathCAD

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of Telemetry and Flight Termination architectures
  • Act as the Responsible Engineering Authority for critical TM/FTS hardware
  • Oversee major design efforts from concept through integration and mission support
  • Champion technology roadmaps for TM, FTS, and mixed-signal electronics
  • Resolve complex engineering challenges through cross-functional collaboration
  • Manage supplier engagements and technical negotiations
  • Create requirements and compliance documentation for reviews

Benefits

  • Work-life balance with a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
  • Relocation eligibility for candidates willing to move
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

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

Raytheon’s Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Team is seeking a Senior Principal Telemetry & Flight Termination Systems (TM/FTS) Engineer to serve as a technical authority, drive strategic architecture decisions, and lead development of next‑generation Telemetry and Flight Termination Systems.

The Effector Power Department is responsible for the development, from concept to integration, of Telemetry and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power regulation; servo electronics supporting all mechanical motion in our products and low noise mixed signal electronics that provides the analog to digital interface to our front-end sensors. Each of these products generally operate in lower power and voltage ranges less than 10kW and 1000V.

The TM/FTS team develops system designs focused on supporting effector flight tests. We adhere to rigorous standards from the Range Commanders Council, Federal Communications Commission, and the National Security Agency in the design and utilization of our products.

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the chief technical lead for TM and FTS architectures, guiding design direction across programs.
  • Act as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for high‑criticality TM/FTS hardware.
  • Lead major design efforts from concept through integration, qualification, and mission support.
  • Define and champion technology roadmaps for TM, FTS, and mixed‑signal effector electronics.
  • Lead cross‑functional engineering teams to resolve complex design, integration, and field issues.
  • Direct supplier engagements, technical negotiations, and make/buy trade studies.
  • Oversee creation of requirements, architectures, analyses, and compliance documentation for internal and government reviews.
  • Mentor and develop junior, mid‑level, and principal engineers; guide engineering best practices across the department.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Advanced degree in STEM and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in system‑level and/or subsystem‑level electronics design.
  • Experience in generating, interpreting, and/or managing electrical design specifications.
  • Experience in analog and mixed‑signal electronic design (FET/BJT circuits, op‑amps, filters, terminations, comparators, A/D converters, level shifting, load switching, etc.).
  • Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica, or similar.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Extensive experience applying government regulations such as RCC standards, FCC requirements, NSA guidance, and DoD/Range safety criteria.
  • Experience with component‑level qualification, including environmental, EMI/EMC, radiation, and reliability-related testing.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Deep technical expertise with:
  • Mixed‑signal PCB design
  • RF/antenna interfaces
  • RF transmitters and receivers
  • ECAD workflows and layout/routing considerations for TM/FTS
  • Strong laboratory diagnostic and test experience.
  • Experience with:
  • Microcontroller, FPGA, and digital interface design
  • System grounding schemes and resolving ground reference issues
  • Requirements development and test plan creation
  • Electrical interface control documents
  • Power supply design
  • Detailed printed circuit board layout

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Work Schedule:  9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
  • Relocation Eligibility:  This position is eligible for relocation

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.
  • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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