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Principal Lead Systems Engineer - Raytheon
Systems Engineer
Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex embedded systems for defense platforms, driving architecture decisions, performance optimization, and security compliance using C/C++ and Linux in a high‑security environment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee the development of mission‑critical embedded systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with defense standards.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in requirements analysis, system design, and integration testing, driving solutions from concept to production.
- Implement real‑time operating system (RTOS) solutions, optimizing performance and resource utilization for embedded hardware.
- Conduct rigorous security reviews and vulnerability assessments, maintaining adherence to Secret‑level clearance requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer across the organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for defense or aerospace applications.
- Proficiency in C/C++ development on Linux/RTOS platforms.
- Strong background in architecture design, integration, and validation of complex embedded systems.
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one prior to start.
- Excellent communication skills and proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams.