Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation

Sign-on bonus eligible

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the creation of requirements for complex systems. Successful candidates will have significant experience, a strong background in systems engineering, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

The role requires a STEM degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,500 – $181,700 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with avionics or mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, decompose, model, and create requirements for complex systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align technical solutions.
• Support upgrades and manage obsolescence for training systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Safety Agile environment

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (for fewer years of experience)

Tools

MBSE tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Cameo)

Job description

Position: Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite, Sterling, VA)

Role Description

• Capture, analyze, decompose, model, translate and create requirements for large complex systems.
• Interface with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
• Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions.
• Support the transition of products from prototype to production, including design reviews and documentation.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery.
• Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems.

Qualifications – Must Have

• STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Active, transferable U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with capture, analysis, and decomposition of system requirements.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle—from CONOPS to sustainment.
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Cameo) using SysML.
• Experience with avionics or mission systems.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of time.

Qualifications – Prefer

• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or simulation/training systems.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in simulation and training system development.
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Familiarity with real-time systems, distributed simulation, or virtual training environments.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and lab environments.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $95,500 – $181,700 USD.
• Sign‑on bonus eligible.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance and employee referral eligible.

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, 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.