
Leading company in the aerospace industry
Sr. Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic Vulnerability Lead at RTX (Raytheon)
About the role
Date Posted:
2026-04-29
Country:
United States of America:
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) integrates, verifies, and validates our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers.
What You Will Do
- Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and mission readiness.
- Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and ensure system reliability.
- Design and implement test plans, procedures, and verification documentation for both simulated and operational environments.
- Develop integration documentation, verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
- Execute system-level testing and analyze results to validate performance and functionality.
- Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
- Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating operational impact and effectiveness.
- Conduct trade studies and present findings to stakeholders to support technical decision-making.
- Perform statistical and numerical analysis of test data to confirm system performance and compliance.
- Present technical findings and solutions to internal leadership and external customers.
- Travel is needed to support mission execution at RTX facilities, test sites, vendor locations, and customer environments.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with integration and testing of missile subassemblies
- Experience with hardware qualification and ATP
- Experience developing and conducting milestone meetings (i.e. Consent to Build, Test Readiness Review, Consent to Ship)
- Experience leading teams
- Experience in Earn Value Management System (EMVS) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience with E3 subsystem or qualification
- Experience with missile build up and integration
- Collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, and computer engineering.
- Experience evaluating requirements.
- Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification
- Experience evaluating systems using simulated environments
- Experience generating technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, procedures or technical reports
- Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms
What We Offer
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 is available for this position
Location: Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
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.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. 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 date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
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Required skills
Systems engineering
Integration
Verification and validation
Test planning
Performance analysis
Interface evaluation
Technical leadership
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About RTX (Raytheon)

RTX (Raytheon)
PublicRTX Corporation is a multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate formed from the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation. The company develops and manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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