Systems Engineer I, Edwards AFB

Prattwhitney; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a lab and flight test engineer at Edwards AFB, CA to perform integration, verification, and testing of the system under test in both laboratory and field environments.

You will collect data, analyze data elements, and provide quick-look reports. The role involves hands-on lab and flight test support with some extended hours and a 10% travel requirement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines and less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience with flight testing procedures
• Experience with integration and test
• Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience with direct interaction with Government customers and peers
• Experience interpreting requirements and translating knowledge points into test plans and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide quick look reports of results.
• This is a demanding, hands-on, lab and direct flight test support position.

Skills

Flight testing procedures

Integration and testing

Troubleshooting electronic equipment

Direct interaction with Government...

Translating requirements into test计划

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EDWARDS-AFB-CUST ~ 295 N Wolfe Ave ~ EDWARDS AFB (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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Perform integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide quick look reports of results. This is a demanding, hands‑on, lab and direct flight test support position. There are some non-standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions. Support Flight Line testing outside around operational aircraft. Domestic Travel required, which is typically for a one‑week duration. 10% travel. Obtain and maintain additional program access as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines and less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience with flight testing procedures
• Experience with integration and test
• Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience with direct interaction with Government customers and peers
• Experience interpreting requirements and translating knowledge points into test plans and procedures

What We Offer

• 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

Work Location

Work Location: Edwards AFB. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA. Domestic Travel required, which is typically for a one‑week duration. 10% travel.

Application Deadline

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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RTX Overview

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.