Life Cycle Systems Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Raytheon, a leader in defense and aerospace, is seeking Systems Engineers in the Space & Airborne Systems center to support the Life Cycle Engineering department. The role focuses on depot integration of hardware and software, test planning, and data-driven engineering decisions in an onsite El Segundo, CA position with travel up to 20%.

You will update CONOPS, manage system requirements, and verify, validate, and qualify engineering solutions while collaborating across disciplines to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) required.
• 2 years’ experience in system integration, verification and validation (IV&V).
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support RSIL integration, verification and validation activities and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose failures via data analysis, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Create performance evaluations using MATLAB and SQL-based analytics.
• Deliver concise technical findings to IPTLs and stakeholders.
• Coordinate hardware test, troubleshoot, sustainment, and depot returns.
• Refine system architectures and maintain engineering specifications.
• Develop Python scripts to analyze data and automate workflows.

Skills

IV&V

MATLAB

SQL tools

Python

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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.

The Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking Systems Engineers to support the Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Department. LCE provides system‑level troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and sustainment support across radar hardware and software programs.

LCE System Engineers will lead the depot integration of hardware and software, create and execute test plans and procedures, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements in support of final sell‑off. This role requires regular collaboration across engineering disciplines and program partners to drive system solutions.

LCE System Engineers in this role also help update the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), define and manage system requirements, and oversee qualification, verification, and validation. Additional responsibilities include conducting functional and physical analyses, performing trade studies, and using large data sets and analytics tools to identify trends, support failure investigations, and drive data‑informed engineering decisions. Occasional travel may be required for test event support, typically not exceeding 20%. This is an onsite position in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

• Support Radar System Integration Laboratory (RSIL) Integration, Verification, and Validation activities and troubleshoot system issues in lab, field, or depot environments
• Diagnose failures through detailed data analysis, root‑cause investigation, and corrective‑action recommendations using lab and field test equipment
• Produce clear performance evaluations using tools such as MATLAB and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL‑based tools)
• Prepare and deliver concise technical findings to IPTLs, Systems Engineering, Chief Engineering, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate engineering efforts related to hardware test, troubleshooting, sustainment, and depot returns
• Review and refine system architectures and technical solutions with engineering teams
• Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases
• Provide technical support and guidance to Engineering IPTLs
• Participate in engineering tag‑ups, cross‑functional meetings, and working groups
• Ensure compliance with process requirements and support mock‑up hardware assessments
• Apply predictive analytics and modeling to anticipate failures and improve lifecycle planning
• Create Python scripts and tools to analyze system/test data, automate workflows, and produce actionable insights

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years’ experience with Experience of System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Airborne Radar Systems
• Electrical test equipment, circuit, wiring, and electronic diagnostics tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, tachometer, signal generator, etc.
• Read and integrate software routines with hardware
• Instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
• Interpret and synthesize operational or test data to support system performance assessments and continuous improvement.
• Software (coding, software languages, GUI tools, macros, etc.)
• Experience of working with engineering schematics, flow diagrams, requirements specification
• Data analysis and automation tools (Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Python)

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
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

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.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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, and 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.

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.