DOD Skill Bridge - Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems. Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development. Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our SkillBridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here. This SkillBridge opportunity is with Raytheon. RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements: Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29. Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date. Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in problem-solving to identify potential issues, conduct thorough analysis, and drive resolution with minimal direction.
• Experience with customers and functional organizations.
• Experience with specific program domain knowledge
• Experience with signals analysis, including processing, interpreting, and analyzing complex data sets (e.g., RF, sensor, waveform, or time-series data)
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with presentation and briefing.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with scripting and programming languages, including UNIX/Linux environments, MATLAB, Perl, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mission system performance data to provide operational insight, enabling informed prioritization of activities and mission support efforts.
• Coordinate operational rhythm and execution across multiple technical workstreams to maintain alignment with program objectives and mission priorities.
• Support prioritization of work and resource allocation based on operational demand, mission impact, and evolving customer needs.
• Collaborate across engineering, program, and mission teams to ensure effective cross-functional coordination and timely resolution of complex system performance challenges.
• Develop and maintain visibility into operational metrics, throughput, and performance indicators to support leadership awareness and data-driven decision making.
• Provide clear operational briefings and status updates to customers and senior leadership regarding mission activities, performance trends, and operational risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, operational processes, and coordination mechanisms to increase efficiency and mission effectiveness.
• Manage operational tempo by tracking activities, dependencies, and priorities across teams to ensure consistent execution and delivery of mission outcomes.

Benefits

• SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits; however, they may be available upon conversion to full-time.
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees