Sr Mission Planning Engineer-Sr Systems Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Mission Planning Engineer in Tucson to join the Mission Planning Section. You will contribute to concept of operations from mission planning to weapon employment, supporting programs and opportunities.

On-site role with travel to flight tests and collaboration across IPTs. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, 5+ years of related experience, and expertise in mission planning, software development, and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required before start date.
• Experience with cross-platform .NET backend web apps for cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Become the 'go-to' source for mission planning expertise.
• Travel to witness flight tests and provide onsite support.
• Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, captures and IRADs.

Skills

C#

C++

Java

.NET

DevOps

Mission Planning

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cameo/SysML

Job description

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

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 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. 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

You will join a team of engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives:

• 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 You Must Have

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 We Prefer

• 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