Senior Systems Engineer

RTX•Dulles, VA

14d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience to include electro-mechanical systems design, assembly, integration, and testing, as well as conducting system performance analyses and developing technical risk‑mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of electrical design of cross-platform systems, subsystems, and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph after start
Programing in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs
Design of electro-mechanical automated system for harsh environments
CAD experience with software such as PTC Creo (Pro-E) or SolidWorks
Networking system design in classified environments
Perform trade studies to optimize system performance
Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems, utilizing electronic test and measurement equipment

Responsibilities

Conduct system performance analysis and developing technical performance risk mitigation strategies
Detail electrical design of cross-platform systems, subsystems and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment
Program in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs
Generate system design and configuration management documentation
Work directly with the customer during training, travel, and addressing impromptu customer requirement changes, or resolving urgent issues