Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX—aerospace and defense leader—seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA to provide technical expertise and engineering support within a 24/7 operations program. You will lead cross-functional tasks, liaise with customers, and analyze performance metrics in a dynamic team setting.

Applicants must hold a TS/SCI CI Poly clearance, US citizenship, and a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience. The role requires strong problem-solving, data capture/visualization, and presentation skills in

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with sensemaking applications and tools
• Experience with data analytics.
• Experience executing presentations
• Experience with general data capture and visualization tools
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support as a technical liaison with customers and demonstrate project leadership skills collaborating across customer and contractor boundaries.
• Perform in a high tempo, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and contractors.
• Routinely called upon to support major projects that support the program/customer.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Capture, analyze, and present systems performance metrics.
• Support Concept of Operations (CONOP) updates and provide applicable improvements.
• Functionally utilize systems related, discrepancy reporting, and data analysis tools (i.e. SPLUNK, KIBANA, etc.).

Skills

Sensemaking tools

Data analytics

Presentation skills

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Splunk

Kibana

Job description

Date Posted & Location

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)

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: TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About RTX

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Senior Systems Engineer – Overview

The chosen candidate will work within the program which supports a proprietary customer with operational support to 24/7 Operations. This position will provide technical expertise, analysis, and engineering support to the Program. This position requires system engineering, analytical and problem‑solving skills in a team environment. Location: Alexandria, Virginia.

What You Will Do

Support as a technical liaison with customers and demonstrate project leadership skills collaborating across customer and contractor boundaries. Perform in a high tempo, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and contractors. Routinely called upon to support major projects that support the program/customer.

Develop and implement solutions to complex problems. Technically minded problem‑solver, be able to focus on the task at hand, follow-through on the prescribed plan, flexible and think under pressure. Capture, analyze, and present systems performance metrics. Support Concept of Operations (CONOP) updates and provide applicable improvements.

Functionally utilize systems related, discrepancy reporting, and data analysis tools (i.e. SPLUNK, KIBANA, etc.).

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with sensemaking applications and tools
• Experience with data analytics.
• Experience executing presentations
• Experience with general data capture and visualization tools
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience with metrics, log analysis, and data capture.
• Experience with general and regression system testing.
• Experience with discrepancy tracking and management.
• Multi-domain experience
• Experience involving customer engagement and briefing

What We Offer – Values

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

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Salary

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Application Window

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

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.

Corporate Overview

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.