Sr. Systems Engineer - Systems Design Architecture Effectors

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a skilled Sr. Systems Engineer for their Tucson location. In this role, you will enhance systems design and performance analysis while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and possess at least five years of relevant experience, including systems engineering in the defense sector. This is a full-time, on-site position with a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
Experience with military systems, tactics, and procedures.
Experience in evaluating and mitigating technical risks.

Responsibilities

Update and improve requirements and documentation.
Support Design and System Verification testing.
Facilitate knowledge transfer within and across teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Defense Industry

Agile

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Technical Presentation Skills

Risk Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

DOORS

cPDM

Job description

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Location:

AZ861: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9030 9000 South Rita Road Building 9030, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ861: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9030 9000 South Rita Road Building 9030, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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 Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Sr. Systems Engineer - Systems Design Architecture Effectors to join our Tucson, AZ location. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!

As a Sr. Systems Engineer - Systems Design Architecture Effectors you will be responsible for technical rigor of requirements documents, coordination across teams, sharing program process knowledge, mentoring engineers, and working with the technical and program leads execute program tasks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on an effectors project pertinent to the systems lifecycle. This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus.

What You Will Do

Update, maintain, and improve requirements and requirements documentation for development and production efforts
Support Design and System Verification testing
Support system performance analysis, and Integration and Test
Model the system and the system development and production processes using Cameo
Participate in Failure Investigations
Facilitate knowledge transfer within and across IPTs/CPTs to include Cross-Functional collaboration and coordination
Conduct Trade Studies and present results to customers
Support test equipment software integration and verification for system test

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Five (5) years of relevant experience
Experience in Systems Engineering
Experience in the Defense Industry
Experience presenting analytical and technical presentations
Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
Experience with Agile, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and/or Digital Engineering
Experience with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures along with DoD customer infrastructure experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Masters or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics
Experience in the Defense Industry beyond Raytheon
Experience using Agile framework development methods / processes
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and associated tools
Prior experience with foreign military sales
A self-starter who can take on task with limited guidance
Customer focus and collaboration skills
Experience with performance analysis
Experience with DOORS and/or cPDM
Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance
Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
Familiarity with system safety, reliability, and configuration management

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

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