Senior Digital Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hire

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Senior Digital Systems Engineer for the Strategic Communication Systems team to transform engineering workflows with MBSE and modern digital tools. You will drive process improvements, automation, and data‑driven decision making across ground and airborne systems.

Join a team focused on SATCOM, secure switching, and advanced mission systems, collaborating with IPT leads, hardware and software engineers, and program managers to deliver high‑quality

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Lifecycle processes using Confluence/Jira, IBM ELM (DNG, EWM, RPE), Cameo, Sharepoint, and other tools.
• Administer, configure, and customize tools to support Engineering and Program needs.
• Support the implementation and adoption of MBSE and digital engineering practices.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to translate engineering process needs into digital solutions.
• Document changes in systems or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Lean and Agile methodologies

Python

Agile Scrum/Kanban

Requirements Management

Education

STEM degree or related advanced degree

Tools

Jira

IBM ELM

DOORS/Jama

Sharepoint

Confluence

EWM

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Strategic Communication Systems (SCS) team is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Systems Engineer in a role committed to creating creative and cost-effective digital solutions for our ground and airborne systems. As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. As part of the SCS Department, the Systems Engineering department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks. A Digital Systems Engineer plays a key role in transforming the engineering lifecycle through the integration of modern technology, automation, data-driven practices, and Lean-Agile methods. In this role, you will help programs modernize how engineering work is planned, executed, governed, and measured to improve efficiency, collaboration, technical quality, and customer value. You will partner with engineering teams and program leadership to assess existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement digital solutions that streamline workflows and enable better decision‑making.

What You Will Do

• Support Engineering Lifecycle processes using Confluence/Jira, IBM ELM (including DNG, EWM, RPE), Cameo, Sharepoint, and other tools
• Administer, configure, and customize tools to support Engineering and Program needs
• Support the implementation and adoption of digital engineering practices, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to translate engineering process needs into effective digital solutions
• Document changes in systems or processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness

Sign-on Bonus Eligible Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with Lean and Agile engineering methodologies
• Proficient in Python
• Proficiency with Agile Scrum/Kanban and Agile Management tools such as Atlassian Jira or IBM Engineering Workflow Manager (EWM)
• Proficiency with Requirements Management and the Systems Engineering Vee including the use of Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next, or Jama
• Proficiency with Collaboration Tools such as Sharepoint and Confluence
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

We Prefer

• Experience in Product Line Engineering, Data Warehouse, Analytics, Data Modeling/Integration, and Visualization tools
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering Frameworks
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and ability to effectively communicate with IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and our customers

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Employee Referral Eligible #MISENG

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.