Systems Reliability Engineer 1

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Space & Airborne Center, located onsite in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Systems Reliability Engineer 1 to analyze failures and drive reliability improvements across radar hardware and software programs. The role requires US citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing, tracking failures, and reporting reliability metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with related experience.
• Support FRACAS by documenting failures and tracking corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware or software issues; contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze failure data to identify trends and reliability issues.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure timely closure of failure reports and proper documentation of findings.
• Monitor reliability metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Skills

STEM degree

Root cause analysis

FRACAS

Data analysis tools

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Space & Airborne (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking talented Systems Reliability Engineer 1 who will focus on Reliability and Failure Investigation work products. The Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) SAS Department supports troubleshooting, resolving system-level failures, and driving reliability improvements across radar hardware and software programs.

Life Cycle Engineering optimizes product supportability, effectiveness, and efficiency across the entire lifecycle from design through production, sustainment, and field operations. LCE ensures Raytheon products remain dependable, operable, safe, and affordable. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

• Collect and analyze failure data to identify trends, root causes, and reliability issues
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are defined
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
• Ensure timely closure of failure reports and proper documentation of findings
• Monitor reliability metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance
• Ensure compliance with company standards and relevant industry regulations

What You Will Learn

After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering, troubleshoot activities across the product development lifecycle, incorporating data analysis to help inform engineering activities and decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and experience
• Support FRACAS activities by documenting failures, tracking corrective actions, and assisting with sustainment engineering tasks such as depot return reviews or repair coordination.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware or software issues, support qualification and test activities, and contribute to basic root-cause analysis using structured methods.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with data analysis and automation tools (Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Python).
• Exposure to various military platforms for weapons conveyance, such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Experience working with failure tracking systems
• Root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Reliability concepts (MTBF, Weibull analysis, FMEA/FMECA)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, or similar)
• Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-HDBK-338, MIL-HDBK-1547, or similar)
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

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.
• Flexible work environment - flexible schedules (i.e. 9/80 schedule) and work-life balance programs
• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

Location

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 2000 E Imperial Hwy BLDG R01