Senior Systems Engineer – Software Systems (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Tucson to lead software-focused missile programs. The role includes updating requirements, conducting trade studies, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, a minimum of 5 years engineering experience, and familiarity with Agile and MBSE. Competitive salary range is offered with benefits including relocation assistance and various insurance coverages.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of 5 years prior engineering experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in integration with test equipment and telemetry tools.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain requirements specifications for software.
• Conduct trade studies and provide SE technical oversight.
• Collaborate across disciplines for system integration.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Agile

C, C#, C++, Python

Requirements Development

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Master's or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

DOORS

cPDM

Azure DevOps

MATLAB

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Systems Engineer – Software-focused Responsible Systems Engineer for missile programs in Tucson, AZ. Provides software requirements, integration, verification, and validation for fielded and developmental missile systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications for embedded software, configurable logic and/or test systems software
• Model the system and the system development and production processes using Cameo
• Conduct trade studies and present results to customers
• Provide SE technical oversight during integration and test activities and participate in verification and validation efforts, ensuring all requirements are assessed
• Work closely with the Systems, Software, Configurable Logic and Test teams on a variety of program technical tasks
• Participate in technical conversations with the customer
• Become a knowledgeable and go-to Systems Engineer for the software-centric program capabilities
• Help onboard new team members, mentor, and guide them using core Systems Engineering skills
• Collaborate across disciplines to design, develop and integrate systems to perform the first time and every time for warfighters
• Troubleshoot and investigate failures during development and integration

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active transferable DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start date
• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience
• Experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Development, Requirements Management, Requirements Verification, or Integration and Test for software products
• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics preferred
• Experience using Agile framework development methods and processes
• Experience with Agile, MBSE, and/or Digital Engineering
• Experience presenting analytical and technical presentations
• Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
• Self-starter who can take on tasks with limited guidance
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Experience with performance analysis
• Experience with DOORS and/or cPDM
• Experience using Azure DevOps methods/tools
• Experience with MATLAB, C, C#, C++, Python
• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, and configuration management
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification
• Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments
• Experience generating technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, procedures or technical reports
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range 86,800 – 165,200 USD
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and an annual incentive program (subject to business and performance)
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and employee scholar program
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays

EEO 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.