Systems Engineer I - Electronic Warfare

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 62,900 - 119,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Systems Engineer I in Goleta, California, focusing on developing secure and mission-critical airborne communication products. This role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a strong command of systems engineering processes.

Candidates should possess a STEM degree and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. The position offers competitive salary ranges and a broad benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and experience with the systems development process.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high-performing team to drive product development.
• Contribute across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams for program execution.
• Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified lab environment.

Skills

Systems Development Process

Agile Methodology

Communication with Stakeholders

DOORS Tool Experience

Programming in Python or Rust

Education

STEM Degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Systems Engineer I – Goleta, CA

Raytheon (RTX) seeks a Systems Engineer I to join our Space and Air, Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing Department. The role is located onsite in Goleta, California and is for U.S. citizens only. The candidate must possess a current DoD Secret clearance (or be able to obtain one). The position supports the development of airborne and ground communication products that deliver secure, mission‑critical solutions to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high‑performing team to drive product development and secure, mission‑critical solutions.
• Contribute across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, system architecture, requirements definition and allocation, traceability, integration, verification, and qualification.
• Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure successful execution of key program milestones.
• Provide systems engineering support for bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and solution development.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

What You Will Learn

• Systems Engineering Requirements, Integration, Validation and Verification skills.
• Technical experience and mentorship opportunities within Mission Systems.
• Collaboration with radio and security‑crypto specialists, customer base, and integrated product teams.
• Knowledge of security hardening for products across an evolving field.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and experience with the systems development process (requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret clearance preferred).
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience communicating between program stakeholders.
• Experience with engineering or modeling tools such as DOORS and Cameo, and programming languages such as Python or Rust.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: 62,900 USD – 119,700 USD.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and more.
• Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs for eligible positions.
• Relocation policies and extended application window considerations.

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.