Systems Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II for the Space and Air, Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing Department in El Segundo, CA. You will help shape and design advanced communication solutions for military missions, working onsite to collaborate across disciplines and grow technical skills.

The role emphasizes radar system integration, verification, testing, and documentation, with travel up to 10%. A STEM degree with 2+ years’ experience and the ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support radar system integration, requirement verification, and testing across lab, field, and depot environments.
• Prepare technical reports, maintain engineering documentation, coordinate solutions with cross-functional teams, support sustainment and depot return activities.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Radar system integration

Test planning

Data analysis

C/C++/C#

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

MATLAB

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
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD.

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.

El Segundo, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-el-segundo-ca-location

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.

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.