2026 Systems Engineer I - Onsite - Tucson, AZ

RTX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As a System Design Engineer within the Effectors: System Design Department, you will interface with the customer to develop CONOPS, system architecture, system requirements and manage qualification, verification and validation. You will also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies. You will support engineering testing, integration and flight-testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Through Digital Transformation (DTx) you will perform these functions using a variety of methods and enabling technologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development. This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Matlab and/or C++ experience
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Specific majors: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• A cumulative GPA of 3.00
• Experience or coursework in System Design
• Modeling and Simulation experience
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems
• Proven strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
• Basic Engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to problem solve and seek out additional resources

Responsibilities

• Requirements decomposition and lower tier requirements derivation for the system.
• Requirements development and maturation to include subsystem and component level. (through this you learn and communicate how the system is really going to function
• Develop system architectures that meet the system performance and interface requirements
• Perform trade studies on the best solutions to develop the system. (you determine the most efficient design that has the lowest cost)
• Establish verification and validation techniques for requirements at all indentureships of complex systems to include application of simulation, testing, analysis, and demonstration.

Benefits

• 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 eligible
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees