Systems Engineering I, ELDP, Largo, FL (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in Largo, FL is seeking a Systems Engineering I within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) to join a mission‑critical team developing advanced communications for military platforms. The role offers hands‑on lab work, MBSE activities, and close collaboration with senior engineers to craft system requirements and designs.

You will work in an agile, mentor‑driven environment, contributing to features, trade studies, and verification planning while learning state‑of‑the‑art systems engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub‑system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform in a cross‑functional agile team.
• Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Participate in evaluation of features, design efforts, trade studies, integration, testing, and verification planning and efforts.
• Participate in Hands‑on Lab efforts (from setup to validation).
• Create, decompose, and trace requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.
• Work with a model‑based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams.

Skills

Embedded programming

Linux

FPGA design

Lab instrumentation

MBSE tools

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Automation testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Jira

Confluence

SysML

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-11 Country: United States of America Location: US‑FL‑LARGO‑382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 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: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do

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. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll have the opportunity to work on mission‑critical communication solutions. As a Systems Engineering I within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS), you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems, develop your technical skills, and contribute to systems that help keep our nation safe. You’ll support the development and delivery of advanced communication solutions that address critical customer and mission needs. This role is based in Largo, FL and offers an opportunity to learn from industry experts while gaining hands‑on experience in aerospace and defense.

• Perform in a cross‑functional agile team.
• Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Participate in evaluation of features, design efforts, trade studies, integration, testing, and verification planning and efforts.
• Participate in Hands‑on Lab efforts (from setup to validation).
• Create, decompose, and trace requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.
• Work with a model‑based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams.

What You Will Learn

You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very experienced individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will gain experience in roles such as Model Based System Engineering (MBSE). You will gain hands‑on lab experience. You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with our systems engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customer base, and engineering team, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product while employing next‑generation systems engineering tools and processes. Opportunity to practice the latest modeling tools and next‑generation systems engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub‑system requirements.

We Prefer

• Experience in programming embedded processors.
• Experience in Linux.
• Experience in digital design including FPGA design.
• Experience using laboratory equipment including Oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, signal generators, etc.
• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo, Magic Draw or similar suites leveraging SysML.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, or Sys) using Atlassian Suite (Jira and Confluence).
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with automated test scripting and automated data analysis.

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.

• 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.
• 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 depend on the specific business unit and 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 depend on 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.

Equal Opportunity

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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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.