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# Senior Systems Sustainment Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Network Interface Controllers, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9009487/senior-systems-sustainment-engineer

## About the Role

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience .

 * Experience with engineering, logistics, sustainment, training, technical documentation, depot management and/ or ordnance management.
 * Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date .

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Experience developing technical documentation and training materials, and writing technical documents with accuracy and adherence to existing standards
 * Broad knowledge of ILS processes, including sustainment and supportability principles and concepts
 * An understanding of the use of the Technical Data Package (drawings, parts list, interface control documents, and electrical schematics)
 * Experience with EAGLE publishing system/Logistics Product Data-S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) and provisioning

## Description

Life Cycle Engineering seeks a Senior Systems Sustainment Engineer. In this role, you will directly support the AMRAAM Program Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Lead and be responsible for executing tasks in the areas of ILS, Sustainment Analysis, and Sustainment Planning. This will include tasks such as technical documentation, spares analysis, provisioning support, training, and field service activities.

What You Will Do:

 * Provide general engineering support and product sustainment activities for developmental and legacy programs
 * Act as a liaison with all engineering disciplines, such as Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Materials and Processes, and Structural design functions
 * Perform supportability analyses and provide recommendations for long term product support, including but not limited to spares recommendations, maintenance procedure updates, and parts and materials substitutions as needed
 * Develop and update technical documentation and training material
 * Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and adherence to standards of the In-Service Support (ISS) products produced for Logistics, Provisioning, Field Support, Intermediate Level Maintenance, and Depot Level Maintenance through engagement in peer reviews, program reviews, design reviews, failure review boards, investigation teams, and working groups
 * Conduct and coordinate customer-facing training events
 * Travel domestic and/or international up to 25%


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