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# Principal Systems Test Engineer (Remote)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Fulton, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Integration, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-systems-test-engineer-remote-fulton-md-usa-58830069

## About the Role

aaaau_ or test engineer on a software development program * Degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance; US citizenship * U.S. security clearance eligibility and maintenance requirements Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Three weeks of vacation * Generous 401(k) with employer matching * Tuition reimbursement * Life insurance and disability coverage * Parental leave benefits

## Description

Experteer Overview In this remote role, you will lead systems engineering and testing for cutting-edge Command and Control software on aerospace and defense programs. You'll guide full lifecycle activities, mentor engineers, and solve complex technical problems across multi-sensor fusion and visualization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proven C2 solutions that support mission success and system integration across environments. This is a high-impact role shaping advanced defense capabilities. Compensation / Benefits * Serve as technical leader and test engineer on medium to large engineering teams for C2 software * Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks: requirements analysis, architecture, integration, V&V, testing, installation * Act as SME to solve critical problems and mentor engineers * Design, develop and test advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, and Visualization technologies Tasks * Lead systems or test engineer on a software development program * Degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance; US citizenship * U.S. security clearance eligibility and maintenance requirements Key requirements * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Three weeks of vacation * Generous 401(k) with employer matching * Tuition reimbursement * Life insurance and disability coverage * Parental leave benefits


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