Systems Engineer II – Flight Test, Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX, the world-leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Systems Engineer II to support Flight Test Missions for Patriot programs. You will coordinate and execute system-level test activities, working with analysts and engineers in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Based in Andover, MA, the role offers growth within a team focused on cutting-edge missile defense technologies, with opportunities to travel and contribute to mission success through thorough planning, data analysis, and

Qualifications

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

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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.

Qualifications 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, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is available!

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.

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.

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.