Systems Engineering – Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a candidate for an on-site role in Huntsville, AL, to support engineering activities across integration, test, and data analysis. You will document results and participate in peer and gate reviews, with occasional travel to other RTX facilities to support testing.

The role requires a STEM degree and experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux/Unix. Prior RTX internship or related work is a plus. This position is onsite and located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience troubleshooting technical software or hardware issues, creating analysis tools and/or automating data sets
• Experience scripting using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming languages
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities that include integration and test, modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, data analysis, and ground test and flight test data analysis
• Document analysis results in reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in key processes such as peer, gate, and test readiness reviews
• This position is an onsite role in Huntsville, AL. Occasional travel between Raytheon facilities in Huntsville AL is expected to support testing activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting software/hardware

Scripting: MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Linux/Unix

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 Position Role Type: Onsite 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

• Support engineering activities that include integration and test, modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, data analysis, and ground test and flight test data analysis
• Document analysis results in reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in key processes such as peer, gate, and test readiness reviews
• This position is an onsite role in Huntsville, AL. Occasional travel between Raytheon facilities in Huntsville AL is expected to support testing activities.

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience troubleshooting technical software or hardware issues, creating analysis tools and/or automating data sets
• Experience scripting using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming languages
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
• Knowledge of integration, verification, or radar operation concepts
• Experience with MATLAB, Linux Operating Systems, and Shell scripting and with integrating software with hardware/electronics
• Experience in developing and evaluating hardware and test requirements
• Experience with creating test procedures, test scripts, and maintaining configuration control documentation
• Willingness to perform local and occasional non-local travel

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

Relocation Eligibility

This position is classified as: 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. 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. 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, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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.