Senior Systems Engineer

RTX; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities team seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for on-site work in Dulles, Virginia. You will lead hands-on development and integration of electro‑optical technologies within complex automated systems for research, development, and field operations.

The role requires full lifecycle engineering—from design to sustainment—plus test planning and hardware‑in‑the‑loop activities. Domestic/international travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in ConOps, requirements management, functional analysis, and interface control.
• Active DoD/secret clearance or ability to obtain one; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and management across multiple disciplines.
• Conduct system performance analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Create and decompose requirements, define interfaces, and validate with test.
• Perform integration, verification, and testing of hardware and software.
• Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder communication

Test & integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CAD Creo

SolidWorks

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

US-VA-DULLES-23031-CUST ~ 23031 Ladbrook Dr ~ LADBROOK (External Site)

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: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support hands‑on development and integration of innovative electro‑optical (EO) technologies within complex automated systems. The program engineering team designs and integrates advanced optical sensors into unique systems that perform research, development, and field operations for our customer.

In this role, the Senior Systems Engineer will execute the full systems engineering lifecycle, including system design, build, integration and test, training, deployment, and sustainment of program‑developed systems. Responsibilities also include developing system test requirements; planning, executing, and analyzing system integration and verification activities; conducting hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing; and providing technical support for deployed sensor systems.

This position may require CONUS/OCONUS travel to support fielded systems, demonstrations, and test events. The role is onsite at Raytheon’s Dulles, Virginia location.

What You Will Do

• Work in a team environment and directly interface with customers and management across multiple disciplines
• Conduct system performance analysis and develop technical performance risk mitigation strategies
• Create and decompose requirements, define system interfaces, and help determine how requirements will be validated and verified by the test team
• Support system performance analysis, Integration and Test
• Conduct tests on optical and electrical components and integrated systems, collect test data, and analyze results to optimize performance
• Identify and resolve issues during testing, support system design enhancements, and provide troubleshooting and calibration for ongoing and specialized programs
• Communicate with program management, functional, vendors, and customers
• Perform integration, verification, and validation testing/reporting to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements
• Document test results by creating and presenting comprehensive test reports to various stakeholders
• Analyze and define how the system works creating use cases
• Provide engineering support for the execution of a portion of the programs test program including test processes and baseline definition and test architecture design
• Support and attend technical reviews and technical interchanges in support of the program
• Perform system performance evaluations and in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for new functionality and system enhancements
• Travel, both domestic and international, to support customer events, with an expected travel requirement not exceeding 25%

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 engineering experience in electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience with systems engineering, lifecycle, roles and functions, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, requirements definition and management, functional analysis or interface definition and control
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements, and/or test
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government issuedDoDTopSecret security clearance
• Low‑level programing in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs
• Government contract experience in systems engineering
• MATLAB, Python, and/or other programing languages
• Microsoft Office applications, to include MS Visio and MS Project
• Experience working in cross discipline teams
• Design of electro‑mechanical automated system for harsh environments
• CAD experience with software such as PTC Creo (Pro‑E) or SolidWorks
• Networking system design in classified environments
• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems, utilizing electronic test and measurement equipment
  

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 for this position

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. _

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.

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 combines Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon to deliver innovative solutions in aerospace and defense, addressing complex challenges with cutting‑edge technology.

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