Systems Engineer I – Telemetry (Onsite)

Raytheon; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Mission Capability and Verification Center (MCVC) at White Sands Missile Range, NM is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to support testing of aerospace hardware. You will work in an engineering environment, integrate, verify, and validate assets, and collaborate with customers to ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, occasional travel, and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on integration, operation, and maintenance of Air & Missile defense assets.
• Troubleshoot and assist in repair of components using schematics and test equipment.
• Support data collection and perform analysis with MATLAB to create reports for customers.
• Support mission execution test events for radars or missile flight tests, including travel.
• Occasional travel and extended hours, including weekends/holidays.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

MATLAB

Test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)

Job description

Location: US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (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: 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 at White Sands Missile Range, NM.

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. 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. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers.

Raytheon’s Mission Capability and Verification Center (MCVC) located on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is searching for entry level Electrical Engineer to join the Effectors & Mission Support team. The candidate will work in an engineering environment to support and facilitate testing of engineering hardware in accordance with customer and internal requirements and industry standards. Occasional travel within the United States and internationally is required.

What You Will Do

• Hands-on integration, operation, and maintenance of Air & Missile defense assets.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the repair of components using schematics and standard and specialized test equipment – such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, frequency counters, spectrum and digital analyzers.
• Support data collection, including set up and break down of telemetry equipment, perform analysis with software programs (Dewsoft and MATLAB) to create a deliverable report to the customer, and assist with problem-solving of systems issues real-time.
• Support mission execution test events for our radars or missile flight tests, which could include travel to various sites on range
• Test events may occur over weekends or holidays, and may require extended hours

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in real time.
• Experience with data analysis using MATLAB.
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task, work under stress, and be flexible to support across multiple disciplines.
• Prior 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.
• Relocation Eligibility

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

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.

• 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

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.