Systems Engineer II

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Systems Engineer II in El Segundo, California to help shape and design advanced military communication solutions. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

You will support radar system integration, test planning, and collaborate across labs, field, and depot environments, with travel up to 10%. A STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are typical, with a U.S. citizen requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required with 2+ years in a technical role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support radar system integration, requirement verification, and testing across lab, field, and depot environments.
• Develop and execute test plans, integrate hardware/software, analyze performance, and troubleshoot.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation; coordinate with cross-functional teams; support sustainment and depot return activities.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Radar systems

Test planning

Cross-functional collab

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscopes

Schematic reading

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R02 1970 E Imperial Hwy BLDG R02

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

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 is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space and Air, Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing Department, where you'll help shape, define, and design advanced communication solutions that support military missions around the globe. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who love solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and growing their technical skill set in a dynamic environment. This role is onsite located in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

• You will support radar system integration, requirement verification, and testing across lab, field, and depot environments.
• developing and executing test plans, integrating hardware and software, analyzing system performance, and assisting with troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• You will prepare technical reports, maintain engineering documentation, coordinate solutions with cross-functional teams, and support sustainment and depot return activities.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a technical, analytical, or problem-solving role.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Advanced STEM degree
• Experience troubleshooting electronics and using common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, interface documents, and basic communication protocols
• Ability to integrate software with hardware; exposure to languages such as C, C++, or C#
• Experience with data collection, instrumentation, and basic scripting or automation for analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python

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 Eligible -- Relocation assistance is available

• Please consider the following role type definition 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.
• El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.