Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in San Diego seeks a Systems Engineer to integrate hardware and software, develop test plans, debug and verify system requirements across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, test in lab/field, and support deployment to customers.

The role requires a STEM degree, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and proficiency with C/C++/C#, MATLAB or Python. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in STEM obtained by start date.
• Experience troubleshooting in academic or internship settings with common test equipment.
• Experience via on-the-job, research, coursework, or projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration; C/C++/C# preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python scripting for data analysis and automation.
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Self-starter with independent problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures.
• Debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces; verify requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the product lifecycle.
• Support program development, engineering testing, field testing, and deployment.
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++/C#

MATLAB

Python scripting

System integration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python scripting

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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.

What You Will Do

As a Systems Engineer at Raytheon, you will integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. 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. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. You'll be expected to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. You will get to know a little bit about every aspect of the system and have a direct hand in making it all work together supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts.

What You Will Learn

• Supporting engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software
• Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
• Troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• Support qualification of our products
• Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings)
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Maintain engineering databases

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred
• Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems

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.

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. This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State 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 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.

• 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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.