Senior Systems Engineer – Analysis and Test Execution, Onsite

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 99,120 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Andover, MA, to plan and execute complex integration and verification test events for missile defense technologies. The role requires collaboration across functions to drive performance improvements and deliver verified results to PMO and SI&T leadership.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, and C/C++.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, and testing.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute integration and verification test events.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Collaborate across functions to track metrics and drive improvements.
• Travel up to 10% to RTX sites for mission support.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to plan and execute complex integration and verification test events. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge missile defense technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration activities, and verification in both simulated and real‑world environments.
• Generate technical reports documenting findings through data analysis.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through real‑time monitoring, detailed analysis, and debugging.
• Collaborate across functions to track metrics, document lessons learned, and drive performance improvements.
• Utilize and create modeling and simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
• Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and effectively communicate results to Program Management Office (PMO) and System Integration & Test (SI&T) leadership and stakeholders.
• Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support mission execution at various locations, including local RTX facilities, test sites, or lead range support teams from Andover.

Qualifications

• Must Have:
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and system testing.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, and/or other programming languages.
• Preferred:
• Experience generating technical documentation such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
• Experience in developing and managing requirements, and familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent) and configuration control practices.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, and in the field supporting integration and/or verification.
• Knowledge of radar systems and properties, including signal processing, clutter rejection, Doppler, antenna properties, and pulse characteristics.
• Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, and parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays, with benefits dependent on business unit and collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.