Lifecycle Systems Engineer II — DoD Secret, Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Space & Airborne Systems Center in El Segundo, CA seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Life Cycle Engineering department. The role focuses on depot integration, test planning, and data-driven decision making to enhance radar hardware and software performance.

The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 20% may be needed, and on-site work in El Segundo is expected.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

SQL

Python

Job description

RTX's Space & Airborne Systems Center in El Segundo, CA seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Life Cycle Engineering department. The role focuses on depot integration, test planning, and data-driven decision making to enhance radar hardware and software performance.

The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 20% may be needed, and on-site work in El Segundo is expected.