Systems Engineer II; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
U.S. citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027 or later.
In this Systems Engineer role, you may support the following types of activities:
- Update, develop, maintain, and improve requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and define system interfaces.
- Perform Test Planning:
Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and perform/execute the testing. - Integrate Systems:
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact. - Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
- Perform Platform Integration, Flight Test, Qualification, Design Verification execution.
- Troubleshoot and Analyze:
Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging. - Document and Communicate:
Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders. - Perform Data Analysis:
Conduct statistical and numerical analysis to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements. - Present Findings:
Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers. - Drive Performance:
Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues. - Decision analysis & Resolution:
Conduct trade studies and present results to stakeholders. - Support Missions:
Travel as needed (potentially up to 25%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.
You’ll collaborate across disciplines, from subject matter experts to chief technologists, ensuring systems are designed, integrated, tested, and strengthened to perform flawlessly for our warfighters.
This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus with the possibility of occasional travel.
Qualifications You Must Have- Masters Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
- Experience with systems requirements, systems integration, systems test, systems software, and/or systems hardware. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Majors:
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. - Experience in the Defense Industry specifically with military systems and procedures.
- Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Cycle.
- Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification.
- Experience in developing and managing system requirements.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
- Trust
- Respect
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.
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…
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