HWIL Sr Systems Integrator

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Senior Systems Integrator for its Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) team onsite. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance with interim clearance ability.

You will perform cross‑discipline integration, testing, and troubleshooting across HWIL facilities for developmental programs. Candidates should have a STEM degree with five+ years of hardware/software/firmware integration, experience with RF, test equipment, and both Windows and Linux systems, plus

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience.
• Integration experience with hardware, software, and/or firmware, including electrical design and reading schematic diagrams.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and teamwork skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Experience generating technical documentation and reports.
• Experience with RF theory and application in systems.
• Knowledge of networking and IP‑addressed based equipment.
• Ability to work and interface with a cross‑discipline team.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, and electronics maintenance.
• Knowledge of or experience with software languages such as Java, C, C++, or similar languages; scripting languages such as Python and/or Perl; and MATLAB scripts for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with various trades and designs for developmental programs within the HWIL organization.
• Perform system integration activities within HWIL facilities to support system signal presentation.
• Participate in troubleshooting and failure investigation activities within HWIL facilities.
• Collaborate on HWIL engineering teams performing test system design, assembly, and integration activities on developmental programs.
• Work in a team environment in HWIL facilities that support the full lifecycle of system development and sustainment activities.
• Operate HWIL test environments through various phases of program development.

Skills

Systems integration

RF theory

Networking

Windows and Linux

Python/Perl scripting

MATLAB

Electrical design

Test equipment usage

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Senior Systems Integrator – Tucson, AZ

Join RTX’s Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Department in Tucson, AZ as a Senior Systems Integrator. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain interim clearance before the start date.

Security Clearance Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required. An active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance must be obtained prior to starting the position. The candidate must also have the ability to obtain an interim clearance before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Work with various trades and designs for developmental programs within the HWIL organization.
• Perform system integration activities within HWIL facilities to support system signal presentation.
• Participate in troubleshooting and failure investigation activities within HWIL facilities.
• Collaborate on HWIL engineering teams performing test system design, assembly, and integration activities on developmental programs.
• Work in a team environment in HWIL facilities that support the full lifecycle of system development and sustainment activities.
• Operate HWIL test environments through various phases of program development.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience.
• Integration experience with hardware, software, and/or firmware, including electrical design and reading schematic diagrams.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and teamwork skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Experience generating technical documentation and reports.
• Experience with RF theory and application in systems.
• Knowledge of networking and IP‑addressed based equipment.
• Ability to work and interface with a cross‑discipline team.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, and electronics maintenance.
• Knowledge of or experience with software languages such as Java, C, C++, or similar languages; scripting languages such as Python and/or Perl; and MATLAB scripts for data analysis.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs based on level and agreement.
• Relocation may be offered based on eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.