Life Cycle Systems Engineer II

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking Systems Engineers to support the Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Department. LCE provides system‑level troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and sustainment support across radar hardware and software programs. LCE System Engineers will lead the depot integration of hardware and software, create and execute test plans and procedures, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements in support of final sell‑off. This role requires regular collaboration across engineering disciplines and program partners to drive system solutions. LCE System Engineers in this role also help update the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), define and manage system requirements, and oversee qualification, verification, and validation. Additional responsibilities include conducting functional and physical analyses, performing trade studies, and using large data sets and analytics tools to identify trends, support failure investigations, and drive data‑informed engineering decisions. Occasional travel may be required for test event support, typically not exceeding 20%. This is an onsite position in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years’ experience with Experience of System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V)
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

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Airborne Radar Systems
Electrical test equipment, circuit, wiring, and electronic diagnostics tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, tachometer, signal generator, etc.
Read and integrate software routines with hardware
Instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
Interpret and synthesize operational or test data to support system performance assessments and continuous improvement.
Software (coding, software languages, GUI tools, macros, etc.)
Experience of working with engineering schematics, flow diagrams, requirements specification
Data analysis and automation tools (Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Python)

Responsibilities

Support Radar System Integration Laboratory (RSIL) Integration, Verification, and Validation activities and troubleshoot system issues in lab, field, or depot environments
Diagnose failures through detailed data analysis, root‑cause investigation, and corrective‑action recommendations using lab and field test equipment
Produce clear performance evaluations using tools such as MATLAB and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL‑based tools)
Prepare and deliver concise technical findings to IPTLs, Systems Engineering, Chief Engineering, and other stakeholders
Coordinate engineering efforts related to hardware test, troubleshooting, sustainment, and depot returns
Review and refine system architectures and technical solutions with engineering teams
Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases
Provide technical support and guidance to Engineering IPTLs
Participate in engineering tag‑ups, cross‑functional meetings, and working groups
Ensure compliance with process requirements and support mock‑up hardware assessments
Apply predictive analytics and modeling to anticipate failures and improve lifecycle planning
Create Python scripts and tools to analyze system/test data, automate workflows, and produce actionable insights