Systems Engineering I – Cargo Systems- Onsite

RTX; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a systems engineer to support development of aircraft mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and electronic systems, focusing on SC&L (Safety, Cargo, Lighting). You will work with engineers globally and may start on Cargo systems with potential to move across SC&L units.

Role is onsite in multiple U.S. locations including Jamestown, ND, Lenexa, KS, Uniontown, OH, Phoenix, AZ. Requires a U.S. Person/perm resident status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with requirements management and/or developing systems engineering products.
• On-the-job, coursework, or project experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies.
• Develop verification plans and procedures.
• Review and update documentation and reports.
• Support testing and verification of engineering releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HW/SW, QA, and suppliers.

Skills

Requirements management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-26

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 2604 Highway 20 N PLANT 1

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co‑ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

A systems engineer in this position will work closely with engineers supporting the development of aircraft mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and electronic systems integration and test, communication, networking & computing or requirements decomposition and traceability for Safety, Cargo, and Lighting (SC&L) systems. Initially you will be brought in to work on Cargo systems, but there is opportunity to work in the other SC&L business units. You will get to work with a variety of engineers from across the world to bring to life aircraft systems.

This position is for Jamestown, ND/ Lenexa, KS / Uniontown, OH / Phoenix AZ

• Technical trade studies
• Requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications,
• Documentation review and update,
• Verification plan and procedure development,
• Verification / testing of recent engineering releases,
• Analysis & documentation of problem trouble reports found during testing,
• Providing written and verbal status of testing progress to the concurrent engineering team and providing suggestions for problem trouble report resolution.
• Work cross functionally with Customer Teams, HW & SW Designers, Test Engineers & Technicians, Supply Chain, Production & Quality, Field Service Engineers, FAA and Airline Customers and OEMs.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of systems engineering for aviation programs
• Engineering development processes
• Methods for team collaboration in a worldwide development environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience with requirements management and/or developing systems engineering products
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Candidates must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment and have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior engineering co‑op or internship experience,
• working knowledge of Systems engineering,
• MATLAB and Simulink or equivalent systems modeling software,
• software programming experience, and/or lab experience.

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 Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD – 108,800 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.

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