Systems Engineering II (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) – Survivable Airborne Operation Center (SAOC) System Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems, support development and delivery of advanced communications solutions for national security, in a cross-functional agile environment with mentorship and training.

A current active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Linux

Jira/Confluence

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MagicDraw Cameo

Enterprise Architect

Job description

2026-10-01

United States of America

US-TX-REMOTE

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.

As a Systems Engineer II within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) – Survivable Airborne Operation Center (SAOC) System Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team, 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. We’ll provide the training, tools, and mentorship you need to succeed. This position requires a current/active United States TOP SECRET Security Clearance.

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!

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.

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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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