Sr. Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer; RSE

Senior Systems Engineer – Section Responsible Systems Engineer

Position:
Senior Systems Engineer – Section Responsible Systems Engineer, located in Tucson, AZ. This role is fully onsite and requires an active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret). U.S. citizenship is required.

• Lead effort to update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications.
• Serve as systems technical lead for verification and validation efforts, ensuring all requirements are assessed during Verification and Qualification Testing.
• Collaborate closely with Systems and Hardware IPTLs and Chief Engineer on a variety of program technical tasks.
• Lead Systems Verification Reviews with the Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, and Integrated Product Team Leadership.
• Be the knowledgeable, go‑to Systems Engineer for the program.
• Help onboard new team members, mentoring and guiding them using core Systems Engineering skills.

• Typical Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with at least one of the following: systems software, systems firmware, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
• Experience in test planning, verification of system requirements, and/or system qualification.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in the Defense Industry, particularly with military systems, tactics, techniques, procedures, and DoD customer infrastructure.
• Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Experience with performance analysis.
• Experience with DOORS, Cameo, and/or cPDM.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Cost Account Management (CAM) certification.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.

The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200 USD. The range is a good faith estimate for all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, dependent on position level and coverage by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

This role is U.S.

-based. 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 posting date.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid, or remote.

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.