2026 Systems Engineer I - Onsite - El Segundo, CA
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Job description
Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems for the warfighter. We are seeking Radar Systems Engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs.
You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.
What You Will Do
- Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
- Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
- Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing.
- Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
- Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design.
- Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field.
- This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Academic or internship experience with:
- Hands-on testing of electronic equipment in labs
- Troubleshooting electronic or system-level issues
- Data analysis using MATLAB and/or C++
Relevant Work Experience or Project Experience in algorithm design, requirements development, software/hardware integration, and configuration management
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3.5 GPA or higher.
- Coursework or experience in Systems Engineering or radar fundamentals.
- Experience or project work in Radar Algorithm design, Radar Requirements development, Radar Software/hardware integration
- Experience with DOORS or CAMEO
- Programming experience in Java, C++, Python.
- Proficiency in MATLAB.
- Leadership involvement in student organizations, athletics, or community service.
- Experience or Coursework with:
- Signal processing, control theory, statistics, information theory, and detection methods
- Imaging/pattern recognition
- Data filtering (Kalman, batch, optimal estimation)
- Advanced statistics
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, solve problems independently, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Secret Security Clearance
Benefits & conditions
The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.
