Systems Engineer II (SEIT)

Prattwhitney; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Systems Engineer II (SEIT) for an onsite role in Salt Lake City, UT. You will work with experienced R&D staff on system development and deployments to strengthen national security and support mission-critical communications.

Expect to generate briefings and contribute to decision-making within a collaborative team environment. You will need a STEM degree with relevant systems engineering experience, be able to travel up to 25%, and have strong

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software design and testing.
• Experience working with development teams to resolve issues.
• Experience with all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Systems integration, testing, and documenting results.
• Problem solving and debugging skills.
• Identifying customer needs and proposing improvements.
• Experience collaborating with customers and design teams.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work on system development and deployments.
• Prepare briefings for team, customers, and management.
• Collaborate to drive product improvements.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

STEM degree

Systems Engineering

Team collaboration

Customer interaction

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Date Posted: 2026-09-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338 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: TS/SCI without Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Raytheon Company managed by Collins Aerospace 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Systems Engineer II (SEIT) who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance. This is an ONSITE position at our Salt Lake City, UT location.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country. You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary. You will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond. May travel up to 25%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) minimum 2 years prior relevant experience
• Practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexity
• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle
• Experience with Systems Integration, test execution, and test results documentation
• Experience problem solving and debugging
• Experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities
• Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work.
• Experience developing system level designs and data interfaces
• Experience with Design, Development, Integration and Test of complex Communication systems
• Experience developing high speed processing hardware or complex control software
• Experience generating test scripts to automate integration
• Experience with bid and proposal activities related to system development
• Experience with Fiber Optics, RF or Telecommunications standards and processing techniques
• Understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience developing training courses and training others
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
• Existing TS/SCI with polygraph

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation Eligible
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

ROLE DETAILS

• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Role Type: Onsite
• Salary Range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD
• 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.