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Date Posted: 2026-07-13 • Country: United States of America • Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 • Position: Principal Engineer – Software Integrated Product Team Lead • Role Type: Onsite • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen • Security Clearance: DoD Secret (Active required on Day1)

The ASDS SBU Engineering Execution Team at RTX is seeking a Principal Engineer to serve as a Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for an AMRAAM® development program. The role offers high technical influence and visibility, leading a team and driving critical program outcomes.

This is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ.

• Provide software leadership and support Product Owners of two software product areas, ensuring backlogs align with program objectives and guiding teams through development, integration, and qualification.
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), accountable for planning, budgeting, earned value performance, forecasting, and variance management across all software efforts.
• Prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new business capture, contributing to strategic growth opportunities.
• Prepare and present review materials for major milestone events, including Incremental Design Review (IDR), Consent To Test (CTT), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Test Review Board (TRB), and Consent to Ship (CTS).
• Develop and execute software strategies to meet cost and schedule objectives while proactively identifying and mitigating program risks.
• Collaborate across the program leadership team, SMEs, and IPTs to ensure alignment on priorities, technical execution, and risk reduction.
• Innovate and implement process improvements to reduce cost, enhance efficiency and strengthen team performance.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced staff to build technical depth and leadership capability within the organization.
• Recognize and celebrate team achievements and contributions to foster a positive, high‑performance culture.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (unless prohibited by local laws).
• Technical leadership experience on an embedded software development program utilizing Agile processes.
• Experience in a team leadership role with knowledge of IPTL/CAM responsibilities and duties.
• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware and software.
• Experience with at least two of the following areas:
  • Embedded C++ Software
  • Embedded Software Security
  • Software Architecture Design and Implementation
  • Software Integration and Qualification
• Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Strong understanding of software development, integration, and verification processes.
• Experience leading teams through every phase of the software development life cycle.
• Experience with program management tools including the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Baseline Change Requests (BCR), and Risk and Opportunity Management systems.
• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation.
• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of Requests for Proposal (RFP) through contract close‑out.
• EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level6 certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and present plans and solutions to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Relocation eligibility for qualified candidates.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on individual and company performance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading aerospace and defense organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. 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.