Systems Engineer II - ATS; Onsite

Location: US-NJ-EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP-FAA-CUST ~ 101 Atlantic City International Airport ~ AIRPORT (External Site)

In this position, the candidate will support hardware engineering, software development, technical documentation, on‑site support, deployment, troubleshooting and software testing for the STARS system. The ideal candidate will work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, compliant solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to develop test reports and technical communication used by team members, management, and the customer.

Potential for software and hardware engineering work in new business pursuits also exists. Most of the work is during standard business hours, however, testing events may take place in evening hours. Overtime work and work during non‑standard business hours can occur during surge events.

• Work onsite at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, working directly with our customers.
• Contribute to the cutting‑edge STARS air traffic control system, the backbone of air traffic management in the United States.
• Work as an individual and as part of a team, meeting deadlines and providing accurate compliant solutions.
• Drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges.
• Play a key role in verifying requirements by developing compliance artifacts and acceptance documentation, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.
• Create significant enhancements in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.
• Work with the hardware and software teams to support schedules and costs by working in a highly collaborative environment, requiring frequent multi‑level communication with other engineering domain team members, program management and external stakeholders.
• Support hardware and software development to include technical documentation, hardware/software testing, hardware/software enhancements, systems deployment, bug fixes, and troubleshooting.
• Occasional travel to other locations.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of how traffic control systems operate and are modernized to improve national airspace safety.
• Master the application of rigorous testing and documentation practices in a government contracting environment.
• Utilize your skillset to contribute to the next generation of airspace automation used by the FAA.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in Linux environments.
• U.S. citizenship required – only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.
• Capability to obtain a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance to access secure information under program/contract requirements.

• Prior experience in Air Traffic Control, Airspace/Aircraft Services, Technical Operations, or the usage, maintenance, and/or development of Air Traffic Systems.
• Layer 2 and 3 networking knowledge: understanding of switching concepts, VLANs, STP, trunking, network segmentation and routing protocols.
• Experience configuring and maintaining network hardware from vendors such as Extreme, Avaya, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Palo Alto.
• Programming skills in C, C++, Qt/Visual Studio, scripting languages like Python, or modeling tools such as MATLAB.
• Experience with Jira, Jenkins, Clear Case, Git, and/or Bitbucket for configuration management and workflow management.
• Experience with cloud‑based systems, containers, and virtual machines.
• Experience supporting a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) government contract.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux 7/8/9.
• Experience with integration and test best practices and the ability to quickly learn new tools, processes, or systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages such as pet, home, auto insurance, and legal protection.
• Parental leave benefits.

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 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.