Hardware Systems Developer

Date Posted: 2026-02-03
Country: United States of America
Location: US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3
Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About RTX Corporation

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

About the Role

RTX BBN Technologies, a noted high-tech research & development company, seeks a creative self-starter that is organized, hands-on, and people-centered to fill the role of Hardware Systems Developer in our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit. This position is for a multi-functional professional in the field of electro-mechanical engineering to support the design, physical fabrication and assembly, process development, and technical evaluation of systems ranging in maturity from conceptual to high TRL products.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in mechanical and/or electrical design, hands-on integration and evaluation, and a robust methodology for performing organized and traceable iterative design and evaluation cycles. A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a small development team to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks that align with project objectives.

Project topics include, but are not limited to, unmanned platforms, complex sensing and data collection systems, and embedded computing devices. The candidate shall have the aptitude to manage and track multiple parallel technical activities.

This is an on-site position, but offers the ability to work one day of the week remotely.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on electro-mechanical system developer
• Analyze system requirements and objectives, determine and document approaches to satisfy, and perform tasks to fulfill
• Develop and analyze designs using computer modeling tools (e.g. Solidworks, Matlab, Ansys)
• Work within BBN's maker space to:
• Fabricate, assemble, and test mechanical components to include custom machined, 3D printed, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
  • Fabricate, assemble, and test electrical components which may necessitate wiring and light soldering
• Develop and execute a range of processes and procedures including fab/assembly (i.e. work instructions), component and system level testing, and failure/troubleshooting analysis for prototype and production systems
• Produce and maintain technical metric tracking documents such as Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) spreadsheets
• Produce and maintain documentation such as drawings, schematics, BOMs, reports, and manuals
• Independently perform market and scientific database research to inform design approaches
• Interface and collaborate with internal and external scientists, engineers, and program management
• Communicate through oral presentations and written reports on program status, issues and success
• This position will require some domestic travel (up to 10%)

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance

We Prefer

• Experience heading up small rapid development projects
• Experience in multidiscipline system design and testing
• Experience in hardware system optimization including technical performance, manufacturing, and cost
• Experience in software development
• Experience in requirements analysis, development, decomposition and maintenance
• Experience developing and maintaining requirements traceability matrices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An active security clearance

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Relocation Assistance available
• This position is Onsite at our Middletown, RI office

Support Provided by BBN

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research
• Technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $131,100 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
• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.