Senior Systems Engineer

2026-07-28

United States of America

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

Onsite

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

TS/SCI without Polygraph

Active and existing security clearance required after 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 Senior Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs, where your knowledge of requirements development, systems engineering analysis, interface definition, and verification and validation will be put to good use. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team of systems and software engineers delivering next-generation satellite ground system capabilities. The work is on-site in Richardson, TX



• Develop and maintain requirements, feature description documents, and user manuals
• Perform functional decomposition to meet system and domain-level requirements
• Participate in system engineering artifact development and technical reviews
• Conduct performance analyses, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Define and manage internal and external system interfaces
• Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with systems engineering and configuration management standards
• Provide requirements clarification to software development and test teams
• Support SEIT activities, including preparation for and execution of program reviews
• Complete assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, and provide status on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks



• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, functional analysis, interface definition, and verification and validation
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities on government contracts
• Experience working with requirements management tools such as DOORS or similar databases, Experience working in an Agile environment, including Agile systems engineering practices and cross-team collaboration
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance after your start date.



• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with Agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler)
• Scrum Master or Agile leadership experience
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)



• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Richardson, Tx https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location



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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