Systems Engineer I - Air Traffic Control (Onsite)

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

RTX, in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineer I to join the Air Traffic team. You will help develop the STARS system, verify requirements, and support software updates across program releases.

You will learn about air traffic systems, plan and execute test verification with the customer, and collaborate with engineers to modernize the national airspace infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Software or Computer Engineering or equivalent STEM degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be capable of obtaining FAA clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on STARS air traffic control system and support software releases.
• Assist design, development, and testing of operational and non-operational software updates.
• Verify requirements by developing sell-off criteria and ensuring performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the software team to advance modernization of air traffic control systems.
• Contribute to modernization of air traffic control across the United States.

Skills

Systems engineering

Verification of requirements

Test procedure development

Air traffic systems

FAA clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Software/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

Jenkins

Grafana

Gherkin/Cucumber

Selenium

CUnit/JUnit

Red Hat Linux 9.x

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 1001 Boston Post Rd BLDG 3

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Systems Engineer I role within our Air Traffic team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the Air Traffic team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide.

What You Will Do:

• You will work on the cutting‑edge STARS air traffic control system, the backbone of air traffic management in the United States.
• You will join a dynamic systems engineering team dedicated to modernizing the STARS system under an exciting new contract.
• Support the software team to design, develop, and test operational and non‑operational software updates for the various program software releases.
• You will play a key role in verifying requirements by developing rigorous sell‑off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.
• You will have a direct impact on modernizing air traffic control across the country.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain exposure to multiple air traffic systems and have a helping hand in developing solutions to modernize and integrate them to meet the demands of the future.
• You will gain experience developing plan and procedures to verify system level requirements and leading test verification events with the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's in Software or Computer Engineering or equivalent Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.
• Must be willing to obtain FAA clearance: Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to receive/understand technical direction, meet assignment dates, and work with others in both an office and laboratory environment.
• Prior experience in verification of requirements
• Prior experience in test procedure development
• Experience with commercial or open‑source test automation tools, environments, and frameworks such as Jenkins, Grafana dashboards, Gherkin/Cucumber, Selenium, CUnit/Junit, kickstart.
• Prior experience with Red Hat Linux 9.x. - Prior experience with integration and test best practices.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry‑leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions 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. Must be a commutable distance to

Marlborough, MA to work an onsite schedule. This position may be eligible for relocation.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in‑person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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 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.