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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Christchurch, 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), Systems Analysis, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Subsystems, Creo
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-engineer-christchurch-va--94bab4d7-e2d9-42f9-a2db-0c79ab95e288

## 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, * 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, * 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, * Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.