Systems Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer II to support full lifecycle defense systems from concept to deployment. The role requires DoD Secret clearance (citizenship required) and frequent cross-discipline collaboration on requirements, architecture, and verification.

You will update requirements, develop MBSE models, conduct trade studies, and prepare design and test documentation for reviews and events. Travel to test sites and facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with systems requirements, integration, and/or test.
• Preferred defense industry experience with DoD customer infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and improve system requirements.
• Develop system architecture and models using Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Conduct trade studies and develop concept of operations.
• Collaborate with engineers from all disciplines.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and verification documentation.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems and evaluate functionality.
• Evaluate test results for requirements compliance.
• Create and modify documentation for design reviews and test events.
• Participate in platform integration, flight testing, qualification, and design verification.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through data analysis and debugging.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Test planning

DOORS / Cameo

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Location: Tucson, AZ

Security Clearance: DoD Secret required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

This role is a Systems Engineer II within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline. It offers the opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of defense systems, from concept to deployment, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and improve system requirements.
• Develop system architecture and models using Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Conduct trade studies and develop concept of operations.
• Collaborate with engineers from all disciplines.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and verification documentation.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems and evaluate functionality.
• Evaluate test results for requirements compliance.
• Create and modify documentation for design reviews and test events.
• Participate in platform integration, flight testing, qualification, and design verification.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through data analysis and debugging.
• Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of test data.
• Support missions by traveling to test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience with systems requirements, integration, and/or test.
• Experience in the defense industry, especially with military systems and DoD customer infrastructure, is preferred.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering product life cycle.
• Experience performing performance analysis and presenting technical material.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with model-based engineering and associated tools.
• Experience managing requirements and supporting integration labs or test facilities.
• Experience evaluating systems in simulated environments.
• Ability to generate technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, procedures, or technical reports.

Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD (estimate based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program and scholar program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.