Sr Mission Planning Engineer-Sr Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson seeks a Senior Mission Planning Engineer to lead the development of mission planning concepts from concept to weapon employment. The role emphasizes agile delivery, cross-program collaboration, and direct engagement with mission planning software.

The candidate will mentor engineers, coordinate with IPTs, and travel as needed to support flight tests and field operations. A DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification using multiple languages.
• Experience building cross-platform .NET backend web apps for cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to source for mission planning expertise.
• Travel to witness flight tests and provide onsite support.
• Develop cross-program mission planning solutions and trajectories.
• Grow a mission planning cadre with diverse experience.
• Lead team execution in an agile environment.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

.NET backend

DevOps

Mission Planning

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree (STEM)

Tools

Python

SysML (Cameo)

Batch scripts

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 CORRIDOR ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030 CORRIDOR, AZ201 Tucson Rita Road M30 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

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’smost complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities 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. The Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon, an RTX company. Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements. The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today's workforce. Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters.

Position Overview

Specifically, we are looking for a Senior Mission Planning Engineer to join the Mission Planning Section. This Section’s goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities. This position is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Become the "go-to" source for mission planning expertise.
• Travel will be required to witness flight tests and provide onsite support.
• Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs.
• Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills.
• Develop team expertise in mission planning methods, software development, and tools.
• Coordinate with other IPTs, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management.
• Develop capability delivery plans and lead team execution in an agile framework.
• Engage directly in mission planning application software development and test.
• You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for younger Engineers.

Qualifications (Required)

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (virtual machines, C#, C++, Java).
• Experience in developing cross platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment.
• Software development experience utilizing DevOps pipeline workflows.
• Experience in any of these related topics: Mission Planning Common Weapon Component experience; Universal Armament Interface (UAI) or Common Flexible Weapon (CFW) System performance, CONOPS; Algorithms and signal processing; Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, Modeling and Simulation (i.e., 6-DOF); Aircraft integration and store interface (i.e. MIL STD 1553 and 1760).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Systems Engineering approaches for Mission Planning requirements.
• Cameo/SysML modeling experience.
• Experience with UAI/CFWICD tailoring for Mission Planning solutions.
• Experience with Python, and working with batch scripts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with subordinates, customers, and senior managers throughout the company's organizations.
• Experience in Military CONOPs, weapons planning, weapons employment.
• Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) or Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS).
• Experience with microservice architecture and software engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Earned Value Management, Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Top Secret clearance.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $86,800 USD - $165,200 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

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but