Senior Systems Engineer

2026-07-15

United States of America

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

TS/SCI without Polygraph

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a to support one of our premier programs. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, systems modeling and analysis, design development support, and test expertise to Agile software development teams and engineering stakeholders. You will perform technical analyses and define system functionality by developing use cases, translating requirements into system capabilities, defining epics and features, and establishing system interfaces and acceptance criteria. You will support mission-level modeling and simulation of sensing and effects capabilities across the seabed-to-space domain, conduct multi-level operational analyses, develop integrated system-of-systems architectures, and apply operations research techniques to support complex mission solutions.

• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to address some of our customers' most complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with Agile development teams across diverse product areas, including sensors, effectors, command and control, and other mission-focused capabilities
• Develop, validate, and benchmark models (constructive, simulation, and systems-focused) to support integrated system-of-systems architecture solutions
• Lead the development of kill chain performance models, engagement models, military CONOPS visualizations, mission-level operations research, and multi-fidelity simulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Raytheon to integrate capabilities, technical expertise, and products across the organization
• Support complex, multidisciplinary engineering efforts that bring together diverse technologies and mission capabilities to deliver innovative solutions

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience supporting low- to mid-Technology Readiness Level (TRL) mission system development and prototyping efforts
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis across at least two levels of the modeling and simulation hierarchy, including mission, engagement, and engineering analysis
• Experience with government-owned analysis tools, such as AFRL tools AFSIM and ARGOS
• Experience with scripting languages (MATLAB and/or Python), programming languages (C++), and object-oriented design principles
• Experience modeling and analyzing low- to mid-TRL electro-optical (EO) and/or radio frequency (RF) systems
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Master of Science degree in Operations Research or an advanced degree in a STEM-related field
• Experience with modern Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices, including common architectures, platform interfaces, and Open Mission Systems (OMS) concepts
• Experience applying fuzzy logic and/or artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques
• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Joint or Military Service-level requirements development processes
• Operational experience in Air, Land, Naval, or Space/Orbital Warfare domains, including requirements development, mission tactics development, weapon system employment, and U.S. military concepts of operations (CONOPS)
• Experience utilizing Agile engineering tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Jama
• Experience working as an Agile Systems Engineering team member supporting software development efforts

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation eligible

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.
• 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 U.S. Department of State website here: Security Clearance Information
• Raytheon North Texas Location Information

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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