Physical Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies seeks a Physical Systems Engineer in the PS2 unit in Middletown, RI, working on multidisciplinary systems from concept to high-TRL. The role emphasizes integrated design, documentation, and iterative evaluation across mechanical, electrical, software, and other fields.

The candidate should manage multiple tasks independently or in small teams, collaborating with scientists and program management, with up to 10% travel and an emphasis on traceable design processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and 2 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US government clearance is required.
• Experience in organizing and executing multidiscipline system design and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, decompose, and execute methodologies to satisfy system requirements.
• Create and analyze designs using modeling and simulation tools (Solidworks, Matlab/Simulink, Ansys).
• Produce technical documentation including specifications, drawings, test procedures, and whitepapers.
• Maintain SWaP-C metrics spreadsheets and track technical progress.
• Interface with internal/external scientists, engineers, and program management.
• Communicate project status through oral and written reports.
• Some domestic travel up to 10%.

Skills

System design

Multidisciplinary work

Hardware optimization

Software development

Traceability matrices

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

Solidworks

Matlab/Simulink

Ansys

Job description

Location

US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Country

United States of America

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

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX BBN Technologies, a high-tech research & development company, seeks a creative self-starter that is organized, hands-on, and people-centered to fill the role of Physical Systems Engineer in our Physical Sciences & Systems (PS2) business unit.

This position is for a multi-functional professional in at least two of the following engineering fields; systems, mechanical, electrical, software, chemical, and industrial. The individual will support requirements development and analysis, design, physical fabrication and assembly, process development, technical evaluation of systems ranging in maturity from conceptual to high TRL products, and the generation of technical documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in integrated systems design, technical data package development, and a robust methodology for performing organized and traceable iterative design and evaluation cycles.

A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a small development team to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks that align with project objectives. Project topics include, but are not limited to, shipboard systems, unmanned platforms and payloads, and complex sensing and data collection systems. The candidate shall have the aptitude to manage and track multiple parallel technical activities. This position will generally require 4 days on-site per week.

What You Will Do

• Develop, analyze, decompose, and produce and execute methodologies to satisfy system requirements and objectives.
• Create and analyze designs using computer modeling and simulation tools (e.g. Solidworks, Matlab, Simulink, Ansys, custom software scripts, etc.).
• Produce technical documentation including specifications, drawings, design walk-thru guides, test procedures, work instructions, and whitepapers.
• Produce and maintain technical metric tracking documents such as Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) spreadsheets.
• Independently perform market and scientific database research to inform design approaches.
• Interface and collaborate with internal and external scientists, engineers, and program management.
• Communicate through oral presentations and written reports on project status.
• This position will require some domestic travel (up to 10%).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US government issued security clearance is required.
• Experience in organizing and executing multidiscipline system design and evaluation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in hardware system optimization including technical performance, manufacturing, and cost.
• Experience with hands-on fabrication and assembly of electromechanical devices.
• Experience in software development.
• Experience developing and maintaining requirements traceability matrices.
• An active security clearance.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location

• This position is onsite at our Middletown, RI. headquarters.
• Relocation assistance available.

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.