> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3884938-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3884938-senior-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** West Valley City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, Data Server Interface - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466517624&tx=VT6358TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in system development to support multiple programs., * Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience * 5 years of practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexity * Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues * Experience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle * Experience with Systems Integration, test execution, and test results documentation * Experience problem solving and debugging * Experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities * Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph is required after start. * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience with RF standards and processing techniques * Experience with motion control systems * Experience formalizing, developing and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work * Experience developing system level designs and data interfaces * Experience with bid and proposal activities related to system development * Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Bash * Experience developing training courses and training others * undefined * Existing TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph ## Description * You will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country. * You will work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment. * You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary. As a Systems Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.