Systems Engineer II – Flight Test, Onsite

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support flight test missions for Patriot programs at its Andover, MA facility. You will coordinate planning, execution, and reporting of test activities and work with analysts and SMEs.

Required: STEM degree and at least 2 years' relevant experience; experience in system integration or testing; ability to produce technical documentation. The role is onsite with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with system integration, and/or system test.
• Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight test mission support across planning, execution, and reporting, working autonomously on moderately complex activities.
• Contribute to test planning and walkup events, including conducting test readiness assessments to ensure systems and processes meet mission objectives.
• Support scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware-in-the-loop runs for record, applying practical knowledge of tools and procedures to ensure high-quality test execution.
• Coordinate with analysts and subject matter experts to ensure pre- mission data is accurately analyzed, interpreted, and prepared for decision-makers.
• Perform post- mission data analysis and develop clear, fact-based test event reporting that informs follow-up actions and supports broader program goals.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%) as needed to support mission execution.
• This role is fully onsite at the RTX facility in Andover, MA.

Skills

System integration

System test

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Flight test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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

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 brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer II to support the planning and execution of Flight Test Missions for Patriot programs. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in coordinating and executing system-level test activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting edge missile defense technologies while expanding technical depth and growing within a collaborative, innovative environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide flight test mission support across planning, execution, and reporting, working autonomously on moderately complex activities.
• Contribute to test planning and walkup events, including conducting test readiness assessments to ensure systems and processes meet mission objectives.
• Support scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware-in-the-loop runs for record, applying practical knowledge of tools and procedures to ensure high-quality test execution.
• Coordinate with analysts and subject matter experts to ensure pre- mission data is accurately analyzed, interpreted, and prepared for decision-makers.
• Perform post- mission data analysis and develop clear, fact-based test event reporting that informs follow-up actions and supports broader program goals.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%) as needed to support mission execution.
• This role is fully onsite at the RTX facility in Andover, MA.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with system integration, and/or system test.
• Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.

We Prefer:

• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification.
• Experience planning or executing system level test events - such as ground tests, flight tests, customer system tests.
• Experience with MATLAB or other data analysis tools.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation assistance is available!

Benefits

• 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

Incentive Compensation Programs

• 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.

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.