Simulation Analysis Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an onsite Entry Level Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and use of high-fidelity digital simulation software in advanced computing environments. You will contribute to trade studies on missile system performance and collaborate to implement analytic approaches for program decisions.

The role requires a Masters in Engineering or STEM by start date and experience from coursework or projects using MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or STEM completed by start date.
• 0+ years of relevant experience or coursework/projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of high-fidelity digital simulation software.
• Contribute to trade studies evaluating system performance.
• Collaborate with team to develop analytic approaches for program decisions.
• Assist in model-based solutions powering real-time decision aids.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Linux

SLURM

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-805A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

This is an onsite Entry Level role in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do:

As a Systems Engineer with Raytheon, you will support the design, development, and/or utilization of high-fidelity digital simulation software in advanced technical computing environments. You will contribute to trade studies to assess system performance of weapons against a variety of threats in a variety of kill chain scenarios. You will contribute your knowledge of performance engineering practices and procedures to evaluate work across a wide range of intriguing computational problems answering questions such as what should be the next system improvement; what is the effectiveness of the missile against a single or multiple threats; or what counter measures should be considered to increase effectiveness and/or survivability and other operational performance related questions. You will collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop and implement analytic approaches that produce data to guide program decisions. You will participate in the development, implementation, validation and testing of model-based solutions to power real-time combat decision aids and associated software.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 0+ years of experience with a Masters degree in Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Scripting (MATLAB, Python, etc.) and/or programming (C, C++, etc.) experience
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering
• Simulation modeling, development, and/or analysis of physical systems
• Knowledge of the systems engineering life-cycle model
• Software development processes and object-oriented design using C/C++ and/or Java in either Unix or Linux computing environments.
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) or Surrogate Modeling
• Computation on high-performance computing (HPC) grids/clusters, SLURM
• Prior experience in or with military, or substantive domain knowledge of tools and tactics of warfare
• Prior experience with classified material
• Prior experience in or with military, or substantive domain knowledge of tools and tactics of warfare
• Prior experience with classified material

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 Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the