Simulation Analysis Engineer II (Onsite)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of high-fidelity simulation software in advanced computing environments. You will contribute to trade studies and performance assessments of weapons systems, helping determine improvements and survivability in varied threat scenarios.

This onsite role requires a Masters in Engineering or STEM and scripting or programming skills (MATLAB, Python, C/C++).

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related STEM field obtained by start date.
• Scripting and programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++).
• Experience may be from coursework, projects, or on-the-job.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and validation of high-fidelity simulation software.
• Participate in trade studies to assess system performance against threats.
• Collaborate with teammates to develop analytic approaches for program decisions.
• Contribute to model-based solutions powering real-time combat decision aids.

Skills

Scripting (MATLAB, Python)

Programming (C, C++, etc.)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Unix/Linux environments

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.
• Specific majors: Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering
• Coursework, internship, projects or work experience in the following areas:
• 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

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

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

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.