FTO Systems Engineer - Next Gen Testbed (B737-800)

RTX (Raytheon); Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) seeks a Systems Engineer to join the Flight Test Operations Team (FTO) for the Next Gen Testbed on a highly modified Boeing 737-800. You will support flight test systems engineering, aircraft modification, and integrated systems troubleshooting to enable safe mission execution.

Based in Ontario, CA or El Segundo, CA with occasional travel; active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Decomposing specifications to system performance, interface, I&T, and V&V requirements.
• Experience with Integration and Test procedures, troubleshooting lab and system/software/hardware stability issues, and developing solutions to resolve technical issues.
• Experience working classified and SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful integration and testing of system payloads to meet customer flight test schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with design and program engineering teams to meet customer flight test requirements.
• Develop system requirements and test procedures that ensure safe, reliable integration of airborne payloads.
• Develop technical documentation, installation, and removal of flight test systems on FTO test aircraft.
• Update configuration lists and integration support procedures for aircraft modification and systems integration.
• Support Integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operations activities to meet RTX flight test program objectives and customer flight test schedules.

Skills

Systems integration

Test procedures development

Troubleshooting hardware/software

SAP program experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Flight test hardware

Integration tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-ONTARIO-R27 ~ 1120 S Vineyard Ave ~ BLDG R27

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 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 Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Flight Test Operations Team (FTO) in support of our newest airborne test platform - the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737-800. In this role, you will support flight test systems engineering, aircraft modification activities, and integrated systems troubleshooting to enable safe and effective mission execution. You will work closely with engineering teams, technical leads, and flight test operations personnel to resolve technical challenges, support system integration efforts, and contribute to engineering reviews, working groups, and customer focused technical updates. You will also support our Experimental Challenger 601 test aircraft as well as our Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi‑program Testbed. This onsite position supports the FTO Chief Engineer and Lead Systems Engineer and may be based in Ontario or El Segundo, California, with occasional travel to program locations.

What You Will Do

• Ensure successful integration and testing of system payloads to meet customer flight test schedule requirements
• Collaborate with design and program engineering teams to meet customer flight test requirements
• Develop system requirements and test procedures that ensure safe, reliable integration of airborne payloads
• Develop technical documentation, installation, and removal of flight test systems on FTO test aircraft
• Update configuration lists and integration support procedures for aircraft modification and systems integration
• Support Integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operations activities to meet RTX flight test program objectives and customer flight test schedules

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
• Decomposing specifications to system performance, interface, I&T, and V&V requirements
• Experience with Integration and Test procedures, troubleshooting lab and system/software/hardware stability issues, and developing solutions to resolve technical issues
• Experience working classified and SAP programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with lab or flight test systems integration and troubleshooting
• Expertise in flight test systems design, integration, test, verification and validation, and Special Test Equipment
• Mission systems test experience (Radar, EOIR, EW, ELINT, hybrid communications, or developmental systems)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Location Info and/or Links:

Ontario, CA

El Segundo, CA

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.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

This position requires an active security clearance before start date.

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 k