Principal Modeling & Simulation Operations Engineer

Job Summary

Principal Modeling Analysis & Simulation Operations Engineer – Onsite, El Segundo, CA (2222 E Imperial Hwy, Building R09). Requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance. The role supports Integrated Solutions & Modeling Architecture engineering team in air and space domains, developing variable‑fidelity models and simulations, evaluating mission scenarios, and creating metrics and results products.

• Support multiple IRADs, CR&Ds, and programs as part of design, development, and integration of variable‑fidelity computer models and simulations.
• Generate virtual and analytical solutions to identify technology gaps, demonstrate operational benefits of new mission concepts (e.g., Manned‑Unmanned Teaming), develop requirements, test systems, and train operators.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and business alignment.
• Evaluate end‑to‑end system needs to discover system interfaces and data connectivity requirements across the kill chain.
• Model system and mission kill chains (e.g., intercepting a threatening ballistic missile) using tools such as Government, Commercial, and Raytheon simulations (AFSIM, STK).
• Develop metrics and results products that communicate the chain of events that led to an action.
• Implement algorithms to provide next‑generation performance across the entire system of systems.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with radar (RF), electro‑optical (EO), and/or infrared (IR) sensing systems.
• Proficiency with scripting languages Python, MATLAB, and/or Perl.
• Experience with AFSIM Military Operations Analysis, wargaming and/or Modeling & Simulation in defense industry.
• U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance (required before start date).

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Advanced degree in STEM.
• Experience with Numerical Optimization Techniques, Analysis of Alternatives, or Design of Experiments.
• Experience providing briefs and presentations to U.S. government customers.
• Programming skills in C, C++.

• Salary range: $112,000 – $224,000 USD.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Health, 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, holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility).
• Supportive work environment based on values of safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

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.