Systems Engineering II (Remote)

Prattwhitney; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation days

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Teladoc access

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a systems engineer to work in a cross-functional agile team on secure communications systems for military platforms. You will create, decompose, and trace requirements using MBSE methods and model-based design tools.

The role requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of related experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates will gain exposure to MBSE modeling, Linux environments, and collaboration with security specialists within Mission Systems.

Qualifications

• STEM degree or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with MBSE concepts and SysML modeling tools.
• Ability to define and document requirement specifications.
• Familiarity with software and system requirements development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional agile team on communications systems.
• Create and trace requirements using Collins engineering processes.
• Develop MBSE models and perform integration and testing.
• Support future bids/proposals with technical input.

Skills

MBSE tools

SysML

Requirements development

Modeling & simulation

System testing

Software validation

Linux

Root Cause Analysis

Agile & Waterfall

Risk management

Documentation

Jira/Confluence

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Magic Draw Cameo

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll have the opportunity to work on mission-critical communication solutions that support national defense and strategic nuclear deterrence. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Perform in a cross-functional agile team. Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes. Creation, decomposition, and tracing 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. Perform integration and testing for these communications solutions. Support future bids and proposals providing new business opportunities.

What You Will Learn

You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will gain valuable experience in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and utilize the latest modeling tools and next-generation systems engineering processes. You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with our systems engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customer base, and engineering teams, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications you must have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Must have an active U.S. government issued DoD 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. Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML. Experience with software and system requirements development. Ability to define requirement specifications and functional requirements. Ability to perform modeling and simulation for system analysis. Experience with system testing and validation. Skilled in software validation processes. Proficiency in Linux environments. Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis Experience with the AS9100 Certification Audit process. Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies. Strong understanding of risk management practices. Experience with document management practices. Proficiency with Atlassian tools, including Confluence and Jira. Strong oral communication skills.

Qualifications we prefer

Experience developing, decomposing, and deriving system/sub-system requirements. Experience in system/sub-system design definition. Familiarity with system architecture development. Exposure to test automation frameworks or scripting. Experience integrating requirements across multi-disciplinary teams. Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and related tooling. Familiarity with cross-functional engineering processes. Experience contributing to process improvements or engineering best practices.

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
• And more!

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.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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.

#MISENG 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 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.

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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.