Systems Engineer I

RTXTucson, AZ
$57,200 - $108,800Onsite

About The Position

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. As part of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline, you’ll immerse yourself in the Systems V Engineering Lifecyle, bringing cutting-edge systems to life. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, from subject matter experts to chief technologists, ensuring systems are designed, integrated, tested, and strengthened to perform flawlessly for our warfighters. This role is 100% on-site at our Tucson, AZ campus with the possibility of occasional travel.

Requirements

  • 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date
  • Experience with systems requirements, systems integration, systems test, systems software, and/or systems hardware.
  • Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects
  • 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​
  • Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in the Defense Industry specifically with military systems and procedures.
  • Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Cycle.
  • Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification.
  • Experience with generating technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, test procedures, or technical reports.
  • Experience in developing and managing system requirements.
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering and associated tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, and Cameo.
  • Experience with data analysis and presenting analytical and technical material.
  • Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Update, develop, maintain, and improve requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and define system interfaces.
  • Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and perform/execute the testing.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.
  • Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
  • Perform Platform Integration, Flight Test, Qualification, Design Verification execution.
  • Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
  • Develop integration documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Conduct statistical and numerical analysis to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
  • Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.
  • Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
  • Conduct trade studies and present results to stakeholders.
  • Travel as needed (potentially up to 25%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.

Benefits

  • 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
  • holidays
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