System Engineer I - (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to support real-time command and control and mission planning for a 24/7 operations environment. You will learn to document performance, validate requirements, and assist with testing in a collaborative aerospace setting.

Qualified candidates hold a STEM degree and have scripting experience (Perl, Python, VBA). Onsite work and shift flexibility are required; Top Secret/SCI CI Poly clearance is needed before start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, RF, electrical components, DSP, or related STEM obtained by start date.
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and/or other scripting languages.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly US government issued clearance required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist in real-time command and control and mission planning activities.
• Document system performance and validate operational requirements.
• Support test activities to maintain a 24/7 operational system.

Skills

Perl

Python

VBA

Windows

Unix

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, RF, electrical components, DSP, or related STEM

Tools

Windows

Unix

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-NM-LAS CRUCES-12400-CUST ~ 12400 NASA Rd ~ ASFCF CTR (External Site) 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: TS/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

This is an onsite entry level role located in Las Cruces, NM. We are seeking Systems Engineers to work as part of a team that performs and provides Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OM&E) Command and Control functions to our proprietary customer. Key areas of focus include Satellite Flight Operations, Mission Planning, Vehicle Operations and Engineering, and Ground Systems Engineering in support of an integral 24/7 Operations environment. As such, availability for non-scheduled call-in is required and the job assignment requires working a combination of day staff and shift schedules, assigned based on the adaptable needs of the team. Systems Engineers will support operational teams as part of a larger team including many experts in their fields. Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph is required prior to start. This process can take up to 15 months for issuance so Fall 2027 or later start is expected.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

What You Will Do

As a systems engineer you will learn and assist in execution of real-time command and control and mission planning activities to satisfy customer requirements. As an entry level engineer you will be tasked to document system performance, interact with other team members to validate operational requirements and support test activities as necessary. This work will be in support of maintaining a 24/7 operational system up and running through procedural responses and problem-solving abilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, radio frequency, electrical components, digital signal processing, or other related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and/or other scripting languages
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning techniques and styles
• Proficient use of both Windows and Unix platforms
• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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.

Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.