Senior Systems Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-09-15

Country : United States of America

Location : MA101 : Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement : Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance : Secret - Current

At Raytheon, our mission is to help defend freedoms and deter aggression. With over a century of experience and expertise in engineering, we tackle meaningful challenges that make the world a safer place. We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline. You will support various sensor and effector programs such as Patriot, LTAMDS, SPY-6, and SM-2, working across the entire product lifecycle from concept to deployment.

In this dynamic role, you’ll face new challenges daily, requiring collaboration with various teams to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions. Your contributions will directly influence the performance of mission-critical defense systems, and you will be hands-on in ensuring every aspect functions seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities :

Core Systems Engineering : Develop requirements, algorithms, concepts of operations, and define system interfaces.

Lead Testing Efforts : Create and execute test plans and procedures, along with integration and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments.

Troubleshoot and Analyze : Identify and resolve issues in hardware, software, and systems through detailed analysis and debugging.

Drive Performance : Collaborate across disciplines to enhance performance and resolve systemic issues.

Modeling and Simulation : Create and utilize models to predict system performance and support verification activities.

Integrate Systems : Seamlessly integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality.

Collaborate and Lead : Lead cross-functional teams to ensure integration and system functionality.

Document and Communicate : Prepare integration documentation, execute plans, analyze results, and effectively relay outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.

Perform Data Analysis : Conduct statistical and numerical analysis to verify system performance and meet requirements.

Present Findings : Communicate technical insights and proposed solutions to leadership and clients.

Support Missions : Travel as necessary (up to 20%) to facilitate mission success at various locations including RTX facilities, test sites, and customer sites.

Position Requirements :

A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) along with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience.

Experience with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, and testing.

Capability to obtain and maintain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with digital engineering tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or Cameo.

Familiarity with model-based engineering.

Experience developing and managing requirements effectively.

Proficiency in scripting and functions using MATLAB.

Ability to generate technical documentation, including test plans and procedures.

Background in an integration lab, test facility, or fieldwork related to integration or verification.

Experience with evaluating systems in simulated environments.

Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer :

At RTX, our values shape our actions and commitment to creating a safer, more connected world. We uphold Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. We provide relocation assistance, competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible work schedules, and more. Additionally, employees may qualify for various incentive programs based on performance.

Equal Opportunity : RTX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action in compliance with applicable laws.

RTX anticipates this application window closing approximately 40 days after the posted date, but this may change based on candidate flow and business needs.