Systems Engineer, II

Date Posted:

2026-09-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01



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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace, and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Job Summary:

The Space & Airborne (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking experienced and talented Systems Engineers. The Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) SAS Department in El Segundo, CA supports troubleshooting, resolving system-level failures, and driving reliability improvements across radar hardware and software programs.  The LCE System Engineers support depot integration of hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and partners to implement solutions and perform the following tasks: 

In addition to the tasks above, you will have the opportunity to develop/update the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system requirements and manage qualification, verification, and validation. The LCE Department focuses on back-end sustainment and repair design and sustainment development as well as transitioning systems through integration and test from production to warranty/sustainment. You may also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies, including the use of large data sets and analytics tools to identify trends and support data-informed engineering decisions relating to failure investigations and root cause analysis. This position is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do:

• Support RSIL Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) planning and execution
• Update and maintain system documentation, including CONOPS, requirements, specifications, drawings, and engineering databases
• Assist in transitioning systems from production through integration, test, warranty, and sustainment
• Troubleshoot test activities in labs, field, and Depot environments (up to 20% travel)
• Perform hardware test support, repairs, mock‑up evaluations, and depot return assessments
• Conduct failure analysis using root‑cause and corrective‑action methods
• Perform functional/physical analyses and trade studies to support system reliability
• Execute data analysis using MATLAB, SQL, and other tools to identify trends and performance issues
• Translate large data sets into clear, actionable insights
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings to engineering and program stakeholders
• Support sustainment engineering, depot repair processes, and implementation of sustainment requirements
• Coordinate technical discussions across Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Chief Engineering
• Provide technical support to Engineering IPTLs and assist in resolving system issues
• Apply predictive analytics to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance planning
• Develop Python tools to automate data analysis workflows and provide engineering insights

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of experience with System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge and experience with Airborne Radar Systems
• Experience of working with engineering schematics, flow diagrams, requirements specification
• Experience working with basic electrical test equipment, circuit, wiring, and electronic diagnostics tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, tachometer, signal generator, etc.
• Experience with reading and integrating software routines with hardware
• Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
• Ability to interpret and synthesize operational or test data to support system performance assessments and continuous improvement.
• Microsoft Office, MATLAB, or Python, for data analysis and automation

What We Offer

• 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, and Innovation
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available 

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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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