Principal Specialist, Systems Engineering

CA-ON-WATERLOO-440 ~ 440 Phillip St ~ PHILLIP, Unit D
Full-time
Posted Nov 15, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Requirements Management
Systems Engineering
Accessibility
Recruiting
Teamwork

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-15 Country:

Canada Location:

CA-ON-WATERLOO-440 ~ 440 Phillip St ~ PHILLIP, Unit D Position Role Type:

Unspecified

At Raytheon Canada, we are committed to both our customers and employees. You will be part of a valuable team that allows you to be challenged and offers unique opportunities, working on projects that are making a positive impact on our world. Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package

Principal Specialist, Systems Engineering

We are currently seeking a Principal Specialist, Systems Engineering for our Waterloo location. This position will be responsible for planning, coordination and execution of system engineering activities within an integrated product/project team composed of customers, internal and subcontract members. The primary focus of this position is on requirements management, system engineering related to design, development, integration, test and acceptance of new and existing technologies of Primary Surveillance Radar system and subsystems.

This role requires knowledge and experience in aspects of radar such as signal data processing, RF transmitters, radar site installation, and overall radar theory itself. As a subject matter expert, this role is a key contributor to product architecture and will be a key point of contact for expertise both internally and externally to the company, including to vendors and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating customer and operational needs into well-defined system requirements, developing system architectures, defining subsystem interfaces, and ensuring alignment between requirements and design throughout the product development lifecycle.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, this individual will provide technical leadership from concept development and requirements definition through system design, integration, verification, and validation.

Working Environment & Expectations:

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving engineering environment where priorities, requirements, and technical direction may change as business needs and product development evolve. The ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain technical focus while balancing competing demands is essential.

This individual is expected to bring structure and clarity to complex engineering challenges, proactively identify gaps in processes and technical direction, and establish practical engineering approaches where existing processes may be limited or still evolving. Strong initiative, sound engineering judgment, flexibility, and the ability to drive progress without requiring constant direction are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

•Lead the development, decomposition, allocation, management, and traceability of system and subsystem requirements

•Develop and maintain functional, logical, and physical system architectures. Define system boundaries, subsystem functions, interfaces, and technical performance requirements.

•Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage system interfaces, assess design changes, and resolve complex system-level technical issues.

•Manage and/or generate systems engineering related documentation of legacy and newly developed products (specifications, Interface Control Documents, test requirements, test plans and reports) in support of projects.

•Establish system-level verification and qualification strategies, ensure requirements-to-verification traceability, and support integration, qualification, and acceptance testing.

•Drive systems engineering best practices, lead technical assessments and design reviews, identify technical risks, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

•Perform trade studies and make recommendations with respect to insertion of new technologies to meet required capability advances.

•Provide estimate engineering effort required for specific tasks and projects.

•Support manufacturing for transition of products from development to production.

•Responsible for ensuring that systems engineering tasks are performed in accordance with RTX engineering policies and procedures.

•Support business development and proposal process as required, providing inputs in support of new system integration projects, including participation in technical discussions with customers.

•Ensure deliverable product meets the customer needs and design objectives.

Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

•Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other complex product development environments.

•Hands-on experience with IBM Rational DOORS, including requirements development, decomposition, traceability, baselining, and change management.

•Proven experience developing system architectures, functional decompositions, system block diagrams, interface definitions, and technical specifications.

•Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle processes, and the systems engineering V-model.

•Demonstrated experience translating customer requirements into system and subsystem requirements and allocating them across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

•Experience with system integration, interface management, and verification and validation activities.

•Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

•Able to travel globally to visit customer or supplier sites for short periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience with radar systems, Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, RF communication, and/or hardware and software integration programs.

•Experience with Modeling and Simulation applications and architecture would be an asset.

Why Join Us?

At Raytheon, we are driven by a shared mission: to protect and connect the world. We offer a workplace that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to some of the most advanced technologies in the aerospace and defense industry.

If you’re ready to take the lead, inspire a team, and work at the forefront of technology, we invite you to apply and become part of our journey toward a brighter, more connected future.

This position is required to work onsite at our facility in Waterloo, Ontario.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The salary range for this role is 101,500 CAD - 151,500 CAD . 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. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 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 job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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