Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Systems

About the Role

Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing secure yet technologically advanced equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. This position is for an experienced Systems Engineering professional in the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligible

• Perform analysis, architecture, and design at all levels of the total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Perform functional analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide analyses for decomposing customer specifications and system‑level requirements into subsystem and piece‑part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions.
• Perform daily tasks in a classified and controlled lab environment.

You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will also work with subject‑matter experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customer representatives, and cross‑functional teams. You can develop expertise in security‑hardened products and experience the evolving field of advanced communications.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Experience with cryptographic hardware architecture/design, network encryption specifications and test methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, or similar; proficiency in software languages such as Rust and Python.
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering; hardware and software integration, validation & verification testing, and qualification testing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy options.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, group legal,  protection, etc.).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning support.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts, second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal guidelines.