Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer in San Diego to integrate hardware and software, develop test plans, and verify system requirements. You will work across lab and field environments, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful integration and field deployment.

The role involves supporting program development, engineering testing, integration, and post-deployment support across the lifecycle, with a focus on delivering reliable, tested solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) by start date.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in academic or internship setting using common test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures.
• Debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, verify system requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement solutions across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Masters Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

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

What You Will Do

As a Systems Engineer at Raytheon, you will integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. You'll be expected to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. You will get to know a little bit about every aspect of the system and have a direct hand in making it all work together supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts.

What You Will Learn

• Supporting engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software
• Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
• Troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• Support qualification of our products
• Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings)
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Maintain engineering databases

Qualifications You Must Have

• Masters Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred
• Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems

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 Eligibility

Additional Information

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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.

Salary Range

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 o