Life Cycle Systems Engineer I

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Massachusetts is seeking a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I to support logistics, sustainment, reliability, maintainability, and supportability across multiple product lines. You will work under guidance from senior engineers, onsite in Woburn, MA, delivering lifecycle support for critical missions.

Responsibilities include planning studies, organizing data elements, tracking hardware, and reviewing drawings and 3D models.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical data.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in planning and conducting fundamental engineering studies.
• Develop, review, and organize technical data elements such as provisioning lists and spare parts.
• Assist in tracking hardware through production and repair pipelines.
• Compile and verify engineering changes within lifecycle management databases.
• Support development of internal or commercial data tracking tools and review drawings.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Engineering principles

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CAD

Data visualization software

Engineering modeling tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe tools

Job description

Job Posting Information

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) department is seeking a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I to join our team onsite in Woburn, MA.

Role Summary

As a Life Cycle Systems Engineer I, you will work under guidance from senior engineers, supporting logistics, sustainment, reliability, maintainability, and supportability activities across multiple product lines.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) ensures our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable, and delivered on time. Our team supports the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deactivation, with a focus on product support disciplines, including Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability. Your contributions will directly impact the success of critical missions and our customers’ ability to achieve their objectives.

What You Will Do

Support senior engineers in planning and conducting fundamental engineering studies, analyses, and investigations. Develop, review, and organize technical data elements, including provisioning lists, spares recommendations, logistics product data, failure trends, and training materials. Assist in tracking hardware through production and repair pipelines; help evaluate spare‑part requirements to ensure system readiness. Compile and verify engineering changes within life‑cycle management databases to maintain accurate configuration and logistics impacts. Support the development and implementation of internal or commercial tools for data tracking, reporting, and monitoring. Review engineering drawings and 3D models to support basic Logistics Support Analysis and data product development. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to contribute to system sustainment and total life cycle support.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and technical data. Experience with engineering principles, troubleshooting methodologies, and/or root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

Familiarity with defense logistics, maintenance, and supportability frameworks (ILS, RAM, DoD/DFARS, MIL‑STD/MIL‑PRF). Exposure to CAD, engineering modeling tools, databases, or data‑visualization software. Understanding of system life‑cycle phases (design, integration, test, sustainment). Experience with aerospace, radar, or military hardware sustainment projects (academic or internship experience). Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools.

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 Eligibility– Relocation assistance available.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

Benefits

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
• 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.

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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Information

Privacy Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.