Systems Reliability Engineer 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package including medical, 4–

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Goleta, CA is seeking a Systems Reliability Engineer to lead failure investigations and drive product reliability across radar hardware and software programs. The role collaborates with engineering, operations and program management to analyze data, define MTBF models, and develop robust design improvements.

The ideal candidate will hold a STEM bachelor’s degree, have strong root cause analysis skills, and be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and prior experience with troubleshooting, foundational root cause analysis methods, and data analysis.
• Interpret failure data using Python or similar tools to support analytical tasks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management to perform failure investigations, improve product reliability, and support troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle
• Support test teams by analyzing large data sets to identify trends and drive preventive or predictive maintenance initiatives
• Develop design solutions that improve initial and long term system reliability based on production and field failure trends
• Create and maintain Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and assess redundancy needs
• Perform MTBF modeling, reliability predictions, and component‑level stress analysis, including electrical and thermal derating
• Conduct Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify and mitigate system risks
• Define Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) approaches, including thermal and vibration profiles
• Assist reliability verification and maturation testing activities
• Conduct root cause analysis using basic methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, RCA)
• Participate in failure investigation teams and communicate across program functions
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Test event support activity may require travel, which is not expected to exceed 30%

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Python

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status: 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.

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.

The Space & Airborne (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking talented Systems Reliability Engineers 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 position is an onsite role in Goleta , California.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management to perform failure investigations, improve product reliability, and support troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle
• Support test teams by analyzing large data sets to identify trends and drive preventive or predictive maintenance initiatives
• Develop design solutions that improve initial and long term system reliability based on production and field failure trends
• Create and maintain Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and assess redundancy needs
• Perform MTBF modeling, reliability predictions, and component‑level stress analysis, including electrical and thermal derating
• Conduct Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify and mitigate system risks
• Define Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) approaches, including thermal and vibration profiles
• Assist reliability verification and maturation testing activities
• Conduct root cause analysis using basic methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, RCA)
• Participate in failure investigation teams and communicate across program functions
• Conduct root cause analysis using basic methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, RCA)
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Test event support activity may require travel, which is not expected to exceed 30%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and prior experience with troubleshooting, foundational root cause analysis methods, and data analysis.
• Interpret failure data using Python or similar tools to support analytical tasks.
• 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

• Familiarity with data analysis and basic automation tools, including Microsoft Office, MATLAB, and Python, Minitab, JMP, or similar to support reliability and engineering workflows.
• Ability to develop Python-based scripts/tools to automate data workflows and generate insights.
• FRACAS & Sustainment Support
• Exposure to various military platforms for weapons conveyance, such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Failure tracking systems
• Root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Familiarity with reliability concepts (MTBF, Weibull analysis, FMEA/FMECA)
• Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-HDBK-338, MIL-HDBK-1547, or similar)
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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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the 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.