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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $181,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, SolidWorks (CAD), Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Subsystems, Creo
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9161683/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience to include electro-mechanical systems design, assembly, integration, and testing, as well as conducting system performance analyses and developing technical risk-mitigation strategies.

 * Knowledge of electrical design of cross-platform systems, subsystems, and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment

 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start

 * Programing in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs

 * Design of electro-mechanical automated system for harsh environments

 * CAD experience with software such as PTC Creo (Pro-E) or SolidWorks

 * Networking system design in classified environments

 * Perform trade studies to optimize system performance

 * Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems, utilizing electronic test and measurement equipment

## Description

* Conduct system performance analysis and developing technical performance risk mitigation strategies

 * Detail electrical design of cross-platform systems, subsystems and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment

 * Program in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs

 * Generate system design and configuration management documentation

 * Work directly with the customer during training, travel, and addressing impromptu customer requirement changes, or resolving urgent issues


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