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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mission Planning Engineer/ Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), IBM Intelligent Printer Data Stream (Computer Printing), Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, Microservices - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-mission-planning-engineer-senior-systems-engineer-onsite-tucson-arizona/2822926230-2/ ## About the Role * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. * Software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (virtual machines, C#, C++, Java). * Experience in developing cross platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment * Software development experience utilizing DevOps pipeline workflows * Experience in any of these related topics: + Mission Planning + Common Weapon Component experience + Universal Armament Interface (UAI) or Common Flexible Weapon (CFW) + System performance, CONOPS + Algorithms and signal processing + Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, Modeling and Simulation (i.e., 6-DOF) + Aircraft integration and store interface (i.e. MIL STD 1553 and 1760) * Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance., * Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM) * Systems Engineering approaches for Mission Planning requirements * Cameo/SysML modeling experience * Experience with UAI/CFWICD tailoring for Mission Planning solutions * Experience with Python, and working with batch scripts * Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with subordinates, customers, and senior managers throughout the company's organizations. * Experience in Military CONOPs, weapons planning, weapons employment * Experience with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) or Next-gen Open Mission Systems (NOMS) * Experience with microservice architecture and software engineering * Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), Earned Value Management, Proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) * Top Secret clearance ## Description The Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate performs customer focused operational analysis, simulation, mission planning and architecture development activities within Raytheon, an RTX company. Supporting this mission are teams driving flexible integrated solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate system level studies and visualization based on customer requirements. The team welcomes you to join our tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork in a flexible work environment to meet the needs of today's workforce. Join this highly visible team and perform highly technical assignments, directly contributing to protecting our nation and our warfighters. Specifically, we are looking for a Senior Mission Planning Engineer to join the Mission Planning Section. This Section's goals are to assist in developing a system Concept of Operation for the entire process from mission planning to weapon employment; to support, drive, and enable key business captures/current programs; execute special projects, and drive corporation-wide business opportunities. This position is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do * You will join a team of engineers and analysts to realize Mission Planning team objectives: * Become the "go-to" source for mission planning expertise. * Travel will be required to witness flight tests and provide onsite support. * Develop common mission planning solutions across programs, Captures and IRADs * Grow a mission planning cadre with varied experience and skills. * Develop team expertise in mission planning methods, software development, and tools. * Coordinate with other IPTs, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management * Develop capability delivery plans and lead team execution in an agile framework. * Engage directly in mission planning application software development and test. * You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for younger Engineers., * 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. * Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. * This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. * More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: 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. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)