Principal Power Systems Integration Engineer (Power Lead)
Date Posted: 2026-06-25 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Job Summary: The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Department provides Electrical Systems Engineering expertise to develop Guidance Electronics solutions for products across the Raytheon portfolio. Our team focuses on designing and integrating missile Guidance Electronics Hardware, with core engineering responsibilities including architecture, requirements development, integration, and testing. Our technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power systems. We are seeking a Principal Power Systems Integration Engineer (Power Lead) with deep expertise in power system architecture, hardware design, and verification. In this role, the Power Lead will oversee the development, integration, and validation of advanced power systems for missile guidance subsystems and ensure alignment with overall system requirements. This position involves managing cross-functional teams, providing technical oversight, and delivering innovative power solutions to meet program objectives. Additionally, the Power Lead will guide the team through critical design reviews, manage suppliers, and contribute to proposal development efforts. What You Will Do : Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of power systems for missile Guidance Electronics Hardware, including power supplies, power distribution systems, and energy storage technologies. Develop and document subsystem-level and system-level power requirements, architectures, and test plans. Provide technical leadership and guidance to a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, ensuring successful execution of program deliverables. Oversee critical design reviews and ensure technical rigor in meeting project commitments. Collaborate with systems engineering, electrical design teams, and program management to ensure seamless integration of power systems within the overall system architecture. Solve complex technical problems, from system-level power integration down to circuit card-level designs. Lead failure investigation teams, conduct root cause analyses, and present findings to customers and senior leadership. Manage suppliers for power subsystems, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, schedule, and cost constraints. Support proposal development efforts, including technical inputs and cost estimates for power systems solutions. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to develop innovative and reliable power solutions for advanced systems. Travel as required, including potential international travel, to support program and customer needs. Qualifications You Must Have A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in power systems engineering, electrical hardware development, systems engineering, or subsystems integration. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience as follows: Master’s Degree = 2 years of experience Ph.D. = 4 years of experience Expertise in power systems engineering, including power electronics, power supply design, power distribution systems, and energy storage technologies. Experience in developing and validating power-related system-level and subsystem-level requirements. Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross-functional engineering teams and delivering complex technical solutions. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (required prior to start date). U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Experience in designing and troubleshooting power systems for military or aerospace applications, including radiation-hardened designs, EMI/EMC considerations, and thermal management. Knowledge of missile guidance electronics and the integration of power solutions with antennas, RF circuit cards, digital circuit cards, and configurable logic. Strong problem-solving skills and experience leading root cause failure investigations. Familiarity with industry standards and processes for power system design and verification in high-reliability environments. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple programs or projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills. Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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