Senior Systems Engineer - Actively Growing Our Engineering Team!

Date Posted:2026-06-05 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805Position Role Type:OnsiteU.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: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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. We're growing fast and we want you to grow with us! We're expanding our engineering organization dramatically to meet exciting customer demand, and we're actively looking for engineers who bring strong foundational skills and a passion for solving hard problems. Industry experience in defense? Not required — we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to talk. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ location. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, Chief Engineers, Chief Technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for technical rigor of requirements documents, coordination across teams, sharing program process knowledge, mentoring engineers, and working with the technical and program leads execute program tasks.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, requirements management, providing SE oversight during integration and test activities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on an effectors project pertinent to the systems lifecycle.  This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus with the possibility of occasional travel.What You Will Do Update, maintain, and improve requirements and requirements documentation for development and production effortsPerform and execute integration, verification and testing and/or provide Systems Engineering support during the test.Support system performance analysis, and Integration and TestModel the system and the system development and production processes using CameoParticipate in Failure InvestigationsConduct Trade Studies and present results to customersPerform test planning to develop and implement test plans, and procedures.Prepare integration and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environmentsCreate and present technical data for design reviews and in preparation for test events.Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of test data to ensure optimal system performance and to verify requirements.Support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locationsQualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceExperience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration and testAbility to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Qualifications We PreferMasters or PhD in Engineering, Math or PhysicsExperience presenting technical and analytical presentationsExperience evaluating and mitigating technical risksExperience using Agile framework development methods / processesExperience with Agile, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and/or Digital EngineeringA self-starter who can take on task with limited guidanceCustomer focus and collaboration skillsExperience with performance analysisExperience with DOORS and/or cPDMAbility to perform trade studies to optimize system performanceUnderstanding of Systems Engineering Product Development CycleFamiliarity with system safety, reliability, and configuration managementExperience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification.Experience evaluating systems using simulated environmentsExperience 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 platformsWhat We OfferOur 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 availableLearn More & Apply Now! 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.This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More in