Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare & AI Integration

The Electronic Warfare & Airborne Sensors Department is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to expand our Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SETC). This role will work to develop solutions that address unique customer mission needs by delivering customized engineering services, integration expertise, and advanced system capabilities. This is an onsite role located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What You Will Do

• Develop and document requirements and interfaces, design analysis, modeling and simulation, system integration and trade studies

• Coordinate with a cross-discipline team to meet customer/mission planning requirements

• Lead efforts to ensure Statement of Work (SOW) compliance by defining verification approaches, developing documentation, and executing system qualification and verification tests.

• Integrate software and hardware subsystems

• Apply a structured, data-driven approach to diagnosing issues and developing solutions.

• Contribute to the completion of project/program milestones with little oversight

• Follow established SE processes and procedures

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and task support to Junior level engineers.

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, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in software requirements, design, development, integration, and test, including demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence and hands-on work with Large Language Models (LLM).

• Systems Engineering “V” lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration, verification, validation, and system qualification

• Experience developing and executing system qualification test plans and procedures in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• V-22 platform/system

• Ability to communicate technical information across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Agile development environment using Azure DevOps or equivalent tools

• Experience supporting software lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, test, and configuration management.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.