StormBreaker Systems Engineer I

Pratt & Whitney Canada; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer intern focused on hardware integration and verification testing within the SE&T ASDS group. You will support integration and qualification testing of effector systems in flight and ground environments, and contribute to test plan development and data analysis.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, available by summer 2027, and eligible for U.S. security clearance. The role is onsite with potential conversion to full‑time upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field by summer 2027.
• Experience with systems hardware, software, integration, or testing.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar tools.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Experience may be obtained through coursework, projects, or on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of Effector systems in flight and ground test environments to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and then perform/execute the test.
• Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis.
• Document and Communicate: Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing.
• Collaborate: Interface and coordinate across the different company functions and with the customers, suppliers, and/or sub-contractors.

Skills

Systems hardware experience

Systems software experience

Systems integration/testing experience

MATLAB experience

GD&T experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers.

The Systems Integration and Test Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Department within the SE&TC Effectors Center is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Hardware Integration and Qualification/Verification testing. In this role you will be hands- on, supporting the successful completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data.

This role is onsite in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do:

• Perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of Effector systems in flight and ground test environments to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.

Support Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and then perform/execute the test

• Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis
• Document and Communicate: Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing.
• Collaborate: Interface and coordinate across the different company functions and with the customers, suppliers, and/or sub-contractors.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by summer 2027.
• Experience with systems hardware, systems software, systems integration, and/or systems test.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar tools.
• Experience with GD&T
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience creating integration and verification strategies.
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and other lab equipment
• Experience collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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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