Systems Engineer II

Date Posted:
2026-04-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MD-LEXINGTON PARK-410 ~ 46579 Expedition Dr ~ BLDG 410, Ste 400
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.This position is an onsite role located in Lexington Park, MD.

What You Will Do

• You will be working as part of the RMD Affordability Engineering team to support cost-informed engineering decisions across munitions, radar, and sensor programs. You will support and apply affordability analysis techniques, cost modeling, and trade studies under the guidance of senior affordability engineers to support system affordability while meeting mission performance requirements.
• Tasks you will perform include supporting the affordability of various systems and products throughout their life cycle. In this role, you will contribute to affordability solutions as part of a cross-functional team, supporting pre-production, production, and sustainment affordability efforts. You will work closely with program management, systems engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations to support the Raytheon Affordability Process.
• Some specific responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and execution of DTUPC, production cost, and life-cycle cost models under supervision, aligned to program objectives
• Assisting with affordability trade studies, cost assessments, and design-to-cost activities
• Applying affordability and cost-performance trade study principles, including Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) concepts, with guidance in support of system and program decisions
• Supporting supplier cost analysis, hardware cost estimating, and production learning assessments
• Assisting with proposal development, affordability inputs, and cost narratives
• Preparing and communicating cost and affordability analysis results to engineering and program stakeholders with support from senior team members
• Supporting documentation, improvement, and standardization of affordability processes, methods, and tools
• Collaborating with and learning from senior affordability engineers while contributing to team objectives
• This role contributes to affordability execution and analysis and does not serve as the sole affordability authority for a program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: Production or life-cycle cost modeling, Affordability or cost trade studies, Design-to-cost activities or cost parametric modeling, Total ownership or life cycle cost analysis
• Experience supporting proposal development or program execution activities
• Experience communicating cost and affordability analysis results to engineering and program stakeholders

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with affordability or cost engineering tools such as ACEIT, SEER, TruePlanning, or price analysis tools
• Working knowledge of affordability trade studies, cost-informed decision-making, and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) concepts (CAIV familiarity a plus)
• Familiarity with bills of material (BOMs), work breakdown structures (WBS), or manufacturing assemblies
• Familiarity with production environments and supply chain processes
• Background in data analytics with experience using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, R, or SQL
• Familiarity with effector, radar, sensor, or munition systems (preferred, not required)
• Awareness of affordability analysis activities aligned with evolving DoD contracting approaches, including Section 890 concepts
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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