Systems Engineer II – Tactical Missile System Simulation

RTX•Concord, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support the development of a virtual crew drill trainer software application that simulates a tactical missile system in a first-person 3D environment built in Unreal Engine. This role is ideal for individuals with strong problem-solving skills and a foundational understanding of software or electromechanical systems. You will work as an individual contributor within a multidisciplinary scrum team, collaborating with tactical system Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and adhering to contract deliverable formats and standards. The position offers opportunities to learn new skills, grow professionally, and gain exposure to project and program management.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with software and/or electromechanical systems.
Experience with Microsoft Products.
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.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Familiarity with core engineering principles and systems engineering lifecycle concepts.
Analytical, problem-solving mindset with experience in requirements generation and configuration management.
Exposure to Agile methodologies, including scrum practices.
Understanding of object-oriented design, basic coding concepts, and simulation or radar system fundamentals; familiarity with technical manuals and military procedures is ideal.

Responsibilities

Research tactical system concepts using schematics, functional block diagrams, system data, parts lists, CAD drawings, and technical manuals.
Generate requirements documents to guide software engineers in developing training scenarios within existing applications.
Collaborate with software engineers throughout implementation.
Conduct software testing against established requirements.
Document, track, and support resolution of software defects.
Work in a fast-paced environment that demands accuracy and attention to detail.
Travel occasionally (up to 10%) domestically and internationally to support customer test events, data collection, and development of foreign military partnerships.