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Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Integration Lead - Raytheon
Systems Engineer
Lead complex system integration projects as a senior principal engineer, driving architecture, design, and implementation across cloud and on‑prem environments. Leverage deep systems engineering expertise, API and middleware integration, and Agile practices to deliver secure, high‑performance solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee end‑to‑end integration of large‑scale defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability across cloud and on‑prem platforms.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in Agile environments, translating business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
- Design and implement robust API and middleware solutions, optimizing data flow, performance, and security.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to maintain and validate Secret‑level clearance requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering best practices in systems engineering, integration testing, and continuous delivery.
Requirements
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in systems engineering and integration within complex, mission‑critical environments.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and middleware technologies (e.g., Enterprise Service Bus, message queues).
- Strong knowledge of API design, RESTful services, and secure data exchange.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain interim clearance).