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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer II, Systems Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Configuration Management, Hardware Design, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Subversion, Systems Modeling Language, DOORS (Software) - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6BF9F5342C51425FB0B0012B21855A9D/job/ ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required., * Ability to obtain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements) * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field * Experience in developing and managing requirements of varying levels (system, sub-system, line replaceable units (LRUs)). * Experience with generating technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports. Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience using digital engineering tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Subversion, or equivalent for requirements management, configuration control, or workflow tracking. * Experience applying Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) methods using SysML in design tools (Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, Cameo, or equivalent). * Experience with evaluating systems using simulated environments. * Working knowledge of embedded (low-level) software development, application-level software development, and/or hardware development principles. * Understanding of standard development processes, including waterfall and Agile methodologies, and the ability to apply them in an engineering environment. * Experience interfacing with internal and external customer, including communicating requirements, presenting technical findings, or supporting design reviews. * Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification activities. * Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively. * Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight. ## Description The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented and driven Systems Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team's efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage across the full product development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, requirements definition, system design, software and hardware development and integration, systems test and verification/validation, and deployment. In this position, every day will bring new challenges, and your contributions will directly impact the performance and resilience of mission-critical defense systems. You will play a key role in ensuring system-level functionality and robustness. The ideal candidate brings prior Systems and Nuclear Survivability experience and will contribute immediately by collaborating across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions. A motivated engineer will excel here, supported by deep technical expertise and the autonomy to innovate. You'll be entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, directly shaping product robustness and advancing a premier engineering capability. If you thrive on technical depth, collaborative problem-solving, and opportunities to grow, this role is for you. What You Will Do: In this Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities: * Core Systems Engineering: Develop concepts of operations, requirements, and define system interfaces. * Coordinate Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation. * Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software mitigations for nuclear environments into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact. * Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and key stakeholders. * Perform Data Analysis: Conduct statistical and numerical analysis of radiation performance data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements. * Present Findings: Present technical findings and viable solutions to leadership and customers. * Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 20%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)