Senior Systems Engineer - Software Verification

Senior Systems Engineer – Patriot System Maintenance Control and Diagnostics Software

Senior Systems Engineer needed for the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team to develop and manage software requirements, integration, and verification across the full engineering lifecycle for the Patriot System Maintenance Control and Diagnostics Software.

• Develop, decompose, analyze, and manage requirements for the Patriot System Maintenance Control and Diagnostics Software, ensuring alignment with operational and stakeholder needs.
• Develop and maintain requirements documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and verification plans.
• Conduct system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction with the broader Patriot system.
• Plan, execute, and document system‑level test procedures to validate software functionality and verify performance in support of the Patriot system.
• Analyze test results to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend solutions to optimize system performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including design, software, hardware, and project management, to ensure successful project execution.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation planning for systems engineering activities.
• Support technical reviews, including Technical Manuals (TM), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Travel domestically and present systems and requirements changes to Patriot partners quarterly (optional).
• Travel up to 15% internationally.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience developing and managing software requirements and/or software specifications.
• Hands‑on experience supporting software integration and/or system‑level verification testing.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance before the start date and the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance thereafter.

• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent) and configuration control practices.
• Experience with C++ and/or ADA.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DO‑178, DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑810, etc.).

• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement status.

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. Salary range is a good faith estimate. Additional yearly incentive compensation may apply.

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.