Senior Defense Systems Engineer – Training & Simulation (Secret)

RTX; Alaska; On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for a military platform. This on-site role is based in Sterling, VA and requires US DoD Secret clearance Day 1.

A sign-on bonus is eligible, and relocation considerations may apply. The role emphasizes MBSE, system architecture, lifecycle engineering, and collaboration across software, hardware, and simulation teams to deliver high-fidelity training capabilities

Qualifications

• Experience with avionics, radar, or AEW&C platforms.
• Knowledge of SE lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, V&V.
• Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain clearance.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Typically requires a degree or equivalent with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required Day 1.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Develop and manage system requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans.
• Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions.
• Support MBSE activities and maintain system architecture artifacts.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and verification to ensure performance meets operational needs.
• Interface with customers, program managers, and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery.
• Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Avionics/Radar

SE lifecycle

Security clearance

Communication skills

Degree/Experience mix

DoD Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for a military platform. This on-site role is based in Sterling, VA and requires US DoD Secret clearance Day 1.

A sign-on bonus is eligible, and relocation considerations may apply. The role emphasizes MBSE, system architecture, lifecycle engineering, and collaboration across software, hardware, and simulation teams to deliver high-fidelity training capabilities