Raytheon Technologies

Sr. Principal Avionics Lead

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in subassembly design, integration, and production
  • Knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics
  • Competency in requirements development and validation
  • Experience with Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and test integration

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team through the design cycle for system integration
  • Ensure technical integrity of electronics and manage validation processes
  • Oversee cost management and adherence to schedules for design and procurement
  • Mitigate technical risks associated with electronics design
  • Conduct technical oversight of failure investigations and root cause analysis
  • Facilitate transition to production for initial hardware units
  • Engage in collaborations with management, clients, and suppliers

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee assistance program and parental leave
  • Employee Scholar Program for continuing education
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-05-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020
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:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department within Raytheon Hardware Engineering provides Electrical Systems Engineering to develop Electronic Systems solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Data Link/Communication, Digital, and Power. We partner with several Electrical Product Team departments that provide the detailed design of our electrical products as well as systems teams.

The AEGS Department is searching for a Sr. Principal Avionics Lead with experience leading a multi-disciplinary system design and integration team. The role of the Lead is to lead a cross-functional and cross-discipline team of engineers through the design cycle for development and integration.

What You Will Do
  • Responsible for Technical, Cost, and Schedule Execution.
  • Be responsible for the technical integrity of electronics, including the Technical Data Package (TDP) development, validation, and integration with Test Equipment (TE)
  • Manage costs and schedule for the design, verification, and hardware procurement
  • Manage technical risk for electronics
  • Technical oversight of failure investigations
  • Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
  • Assignments may include guiding a team through several phases of hardware systems lifecycle such as designs and analysis; developing and documenting subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews of designs as a subject matter expert; presentations to peers, management, and government customers; and root-cause failure investigations.
  • Manage transition to production and early Production units
  • Raytheon has a strong culture of mentoring; it is expected that employees will be both mentors and mentees.
  • Collaboration with both Functional and Program higher level management.
  • Collaboration with Customer and Suppliers.
  • Assignment may require some travel


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
  • Ten years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Subassembly design, integration, and production support
  • Analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support
  • Deconvolving high level requirements into actionable design electronics and subsystem architectures
  • Experience in electrical sub-systems, systems engineering, requirement development, requirement validation, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design, Test Integration, and/or Supplier Management on an effector-based product


Qualifications We Value
  • Prior experience as a technical leader on a complex subsystem during Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) Phase
  • Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, or related engineering degrees.
  • Systems engineering thought process with analytical skills background.
  • Highly self-motivated individual that can perform multidiscipline work
  • Electrical subsystems may contain analog circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic so the ideal candidate will have a background in designing and troubleshooting of one or more of these components. Ideal candidates will also have experience in project leadership, systems engineering and architecture and have a desire to grow to a higher level.
  • Able to network / influence outside of the AEGS Department with other design and production support organizations, program leadership, other engineering disciplines and Manufacturing organizations.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with peers, suppliers, management, and customers in a production environment.
  • Proven experience in balancing engineering process discipline and innovation for rapid development and program success.
  • Experience working with missiles or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Knowledge of mixed signal electronics.
  • Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Risks and Opportunity Management
  • Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
  • Experience in developing and reviewing proposals.
  • Experience leading large, complex trade studies
  • Experience developing and materializing conceptual designs and integrating them into a system of systems


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.

This position offers relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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