Electro-Optics Systems Engineer II — Secret Clearance

RTX Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking candidates for advanced roles in EOS system architecture and opto-mechanical engineering. The team collaborates across engineering disciplines to design and verify electro-optical systems and imaging solutions.

Successful applicants will have a Master’s in a STEM field and hands-on optical testing experience, with strong skills in programming and data analysis. This onsite role offers a clear pathway to contribute to defense-related projects and technology leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Optical, or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Experience with electro-optical infrared imagery, focal plane technology, lenses, or apertures.
• Experience with fundamental optical principles including geometrical optics, physical optics, imaging systems, aberrations, or detectors.
• Hands‑on experience through coursework or lab work with optical testing or alignment.

Responsibilities

• EOS System Architects and System Design Engineers will lead architecture and design efforts.
• Integrated Product Team Leadership, Lead Systems Engineers, Chief Engineers roles.
• Requirements Engineers to define system requirements and verification plans.
• EO Systems Analysts to support analysis and integration activities.

Skills

Optical systems

Geometrical optics

Imaging systems

Lab experience

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Optical/STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking candidates for advanced roles in EOS system architecture and opto-mechanical engineering. The team collaborates across engineering disciplines to design and verify electro-optical systems and imaging solutions.

Successful applicants will have a Master’s in a STEM field and hands-on optical testing experience, with strong skills in programming and data analysis. This onsite role offers a clear pathway to contribute to defense-related projects and technology leadership.