Vision Systems Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

**Date Posted:**
2026-06-17

**Country:**
United States of America

**Location:**
US-CA-GOLETA-B01 6825 Cortona Dr BLDG B01

**Position Role Type:**
Onsite

**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

**Security Clearance Type:**
None/Not Required

**Security Clearance Status:**
Not Required

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE\&TC) Department is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer with strong analytical and organizational skills to support program execution, with an emphasis on Control Account Management (CAM). This role partners closely with engineering leads, program management, finance, and operations to ensure cost, schedule, and technical activities are aligned and executed effectively.

**What You Will Do:**

* Serve as the Control Account Manager for assigned work packages, ensuring alignment with EVMS, program planning, and execution standards.
* Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for designated control accounts.
* Perform variance analysis, EAC updates, baseline change requests, and monthly EV reporting.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate planning and tracking of technical scope.
* Support risk and opportunity identification, mitigation tracking, and reporting.
* Partner with engineering staff to document scope, track progress, and maintain configuration of program artifacts.
* Contribute to process improvements within Engineering Services and program execution.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

* Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years' prior relevant experience in Project Management, Business, Operations, Engineering Management, or related field
* Experience supporting engineering or technical programs in areas such as project management, scheduling, finance, systems engineering support, operations, or technical coordination.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

* Prior experience in CAM, project controls, or EVMS environments.
* Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Primavera, SAP, APEX, or equivalent systems.
* Experience supporting engineering teams through requirements tracking, documentation, or configuration management.
* Demonstrated ability to balance cost, schedule, and scope in a dynamic environment.
* Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost/schedule

**What We Offer:**

* 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 Eligible -- relocation assistance available for this position

**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.
* Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location.

***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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.*

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