Senior Systems Engineer

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible – Relocationasss t

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) team. The role combines Environmental Test Engineering and Lab Lead responsibilities within a cross-functional environment to support testing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate test activities, ensure safety and quality standards, and work with design, structural analysis, manufacturing, and customers to meet program commitments.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware or environmental testing, including dynamic shock/vibration, climatic, and structural assessments.
• Experience developing Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) vibration and thermal profiles.
• Experience in signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing.
• Experience with engineering lab environments, safety protocols, 6S housekeeping and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct hardware tests including vibration, shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, and structural testing.
• Coordinate test fixture design and prepare technical documentation (test plans, schedules, reports).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
• Provide lab oversight ensuring LO P, FOE, ESD policies and lab property control.
• Safeguard materials in ITAR compliance while supporting AS 9100/ISO 9001 audits.
• Develop corrective actions, long-range objectives, and communication plans.
• Support audit preparation and oversee engineering lab evaluations for safety/quality.
• Communicate with senior management and adapt to variable shifts as needed.

Skills

Hardware testing

Vibration testing

Data acquisition

Signal processing

Matlab

Project management

Safety compliance

6S

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Vibration Research

Lab equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Goleta, CA. This position will serve as both an Environmental Test Engineer and Lab Lead; you will work within a cross-functional team to support testing activities and develop solutions that meet program commitments and compliance requirements. The role includes contributing to process optimization, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to established company standards. You will coordinate with engineering and test personnel to maintain efficient workflows and consistent execution of test operations.

This is an On-site role located in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

• Plan and conduct hardware tests, including vibration, mechanical shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, and structural testing, along with dynamic and thermal data analysis.
• Coordinate test fixture design and prepare technical documentation, such as test plans, schedules, reports, and archival technical records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, structural analysis, manufacturing, and commercial customers, to meet technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
• Provide lab oversight, ensuring compliance with Lab Operating Procedures (LOP), Foreign Object Elimination (FOE), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) policies, and Access Management, as well as managing lab property, tools, and metrology.
• Safeguard proprietary materials and hardware in compliance with ITAR regulations, while supporting AS 9100/ISO 9001, DCMA, and Environment, Health, and Safety audits.
• Develop and implement corrective actions, long-range objectives, and communication plans, while consulting with functional and program management.
• Support audit preparation and oversee engineering lab evaluations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior management, and demonstrate innovative problem-solving skills with flexibility to support variable shifts as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware or environmental testing, including dynamic shock/vibration, climatic, and/or structural assessments.
• Prior experience developing Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) vibration and thermal profiles.
• Experienced in one or more of the following areas: signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing.
• Experienced with engineering lab environments, including safety protocols and practices and 6S (housekeeping) principals, compliance requirements, and/or property management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficient with Vibration Research vibration control systems/software, and Shock Test execution.
• Strong knowledge of thermal and vibration testing standards, including ESS, HALT, HASS, and military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-901).
• Skilled in structural and dynamic testing, including planning, execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and correlation, with experience using Matlab.
• Experienced in project management, managing multiple concurrent projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external customers.
• Familiar with continuous improvement principles (LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma), AS 9100/ISO 9001 audits, Asset Management Systems (ARAMIS), and ESD controls.

What We Offer

• 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 Eligible – Relocation assistance available

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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.

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.