Systems Engineering I (Onsite) at RTX in Huntsville, AL

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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​

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Surface Radars and Sensors (SR&S) Center, Huntsville Alabama Department, is seeking a Systems Engineer I to support radar test operations across both ground and flight test activities. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of engineering efforts, including executing tests for radar development events, performing radar performance analysis, developing verification strategies for advanced radar capabilities and software builds, and implementing those strategies within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) or other simulation environments.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while also working independently when required. Your responsibilities may include diagnosing system behavior, investigating anomalies, verifying performance against requirements, integrating hardware and software components, conducting data analysis of simulation and live-test results, preparing technical documentation and briefings, participating in readiness reviews, and maintaining configuration control of test artifacts and procedures. The role also involves occasional local and non-local travel to Raytheon and government facilities to support test execution, technical interchange meetings, and on-site integration activities.

What You Will Do

Activities include but are not limited to:

• Perform performance analysis using engineering tools and apply results to Ground Test and Flight Test activities.
• Support data analysis tasks by collaborating with group leads, senior management, and government personnel.
• Document analysis results in technical reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to engineering activities including systems validation, modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, data analysis, and ground and flight test assessments for strategic missile defense radars.
• Assist with test planning, execution of verification and validation events, analysis of results, and provide status updates and reach-back support to program engineers and leads.
• Participate in peer reviews, gate reviews, and test readiness reviews.
• Ensure test and evaluation activities follow established software and hardware procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date
• Experience with test integration, test methodologies, simulation-based test environments, and data analysis.
• Experience with basic scripting and/or software development (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or Linux (Red Hat Linux).
• Systems engineering experience, specifically in integration, verification and system testing.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in real time.
• Familiarity with scripting
• Familiarity with MATLAB
• Demonstrated experience in test, integration, or verification and validation of X-Band family of

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 Eligibility

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• 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 ability to obtain 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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