Principal Systems Engineer - XBR Product Owner

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

 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: Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer, XBR Product Owner (PO) to work onsite in Woburn, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of a subset of Systems Engineering (SE) scope for the XBR program. This includes task planning, milestone and schedule creation, and managing competing priorities. Typical activities include algorithm and requirements development, testing, analysis, software development/integration support, and customer presentations. The successful candidate will focus on building team capabilities while working collaboratively with internal and external customers.

Act as the primary point of contact for the team, defining, prioritizing, and executing task plans. Partner closely with XBR SW and SE development teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of team products and services, escalating concerns as needed to XBR IPT and CPT. Prioritize tasks based on customer feedback and technical feasibility to ensure the team focuses on high-priority items. Elicit and document product requirements to provide clear guidance for development teams. Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and development teams to ensure alignment with the product vision. Create and maintain a product roadmap in collaboration with XBR IPT and CPT, outlining the delivery schedule, milestones, and future development paths. Participate in PI planning, including task prioritization, sprint planning, and coordination of cross-team dependencies within a scaled Agile framework.

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience in systems technology, including systems analysis, requirements, and/or technical development. Experience working in an Agile environment and/or on Agile development projects.

We Prefer Familiarity with radar capability domains such as Discrimination and Classification, Tracking, Electronic Protection, or Signal Processing development. Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process,