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# System Engineer I

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Sudbury, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Databases, Network Interface Controllers, MATLAB, Systems Integration, Test Data, Scripting
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2--50-Apple-Hill-Dr--SUDBURY-BLDG-Tewksbury-Tb2-200-Sudbury/System-Engineer-I_01866674

## About the Role

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, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM field

 * Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.), * Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred
 * Experience with or exposure to various military platforms such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft
 * Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation
 * Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols

## Description

* Support engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software
 * Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
 * Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
 * System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events
 + Support activity may require travel
 * Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
 * Support qualification of our products
 * Sustainment/Depot returns and repair
 * Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings)
 * Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
 * Maintain engineering databases
 * Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings


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