Senior Systems Engineer - DoD Training Simulations

Prattwhitney; Oak Grove (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite work

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for a military platform. This onsite role is based in Sterling, VA and requires a DoD Secret Security Clearance Day 1, with relocation assistance available.

You will lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, collaborate across software, hardware, and simulation teams, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to continuous process

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree with 3+ years in Systems Engineering or related field preferred.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret Security Clearance required day 1.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Develop and manage system requirements, interface control documents, and verification plans.
• Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions.
• Support MBSE activities and maintain system architecture artifacts.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and verification to meet operational needs.
• Interface with customers, program managers, and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery.
• Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements management

Stakeholder coordination

Communications

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for a military platform. This onsite role is based in Sterling, VA and requires a DoD Secret Security Clearance Day 1, with relocation assistance available.

You will lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, collaborate across software, hardware, and simulation teams, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to continuous process