Senior Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Breidablick (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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 in Poulsbo, WA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with manufacturing expertise to support a range of programs onsite. You will interface with material program managers, manufacturing teams, and quality groups to deliver engineering solutions and ensure quality throughout low-rate production and sustainment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering with integration/testing focus.
• Experience creating and reviewing mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot challenges and lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to validate performance.
• Develop and propose new concepts delivering customer value.
• Support integration and testing to ensure operational success.
• Prepare detailed data to propose changes to testing equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Partner with design engineering to implement hardware enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians.
• Monitor yields, identify detractors, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead program meetings to report yield performance and corrective actions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Leadership

Systems engineering

Integration and testing

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-POULSBO-WA1 ~ 26285 Twelve Trees Ln ~ TWELVE TREES Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 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. 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Raytheon Full Service Partnering Center (FSPC) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in manufacturing to support a variety of critical programs onsite in Poulsbo, WA.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions, ensure quality control, and support low-rate initial production and sustainment activities.

In this high-visibility role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including material program managers, manufacturing teams, engineers, and mission assurance/quality teams.

Your technical expertise, innovative mindset, and ability to lead will directly contribute to the success of our mission.

What You Will Do

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to validate operational performance and capabilities.
• Driving innovation by contributing to the development of new concepts that deliver value to our customers.
• Supporting integration and testing efforts as needed to ensure operational success.
• Preparing and presenting detailed data to propose changes to testing equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Partnering with design engineering teams to identify, develop, and implement hardware enhancements or solutions.
• Providing technical guidance and training to technicians, including troubleshooting and skill development.
• Monitoring product yields, identifying yield detractors, and implementing corrective actions to meet program objectives.
• Actively participating in program meetings to report yield performance, identify root causes, and share corrective action plans.
• Communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders, fostering a high-performance and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering, along with expertise in at least one of the following areas: Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering with a focus on integration and testing.
• Experience creating and reviewing mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of design professionals including Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Test, Logistics and other System Engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and either recommend or execute rework to resolve issues effectively.
• Experience mentoring and/or providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers or technicians.
• Proven ability to lead or oversee technical teams, including managing tasks, tracking progress, reporting outcomes, and supporting proposals.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Experience developing and evaluating test plans and authoring detailed technical reports.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Not Relocation eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

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
• 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.

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.