Senior Systems Engineer - SETC Effectors

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance:
Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into reality? Do you excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments? The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) team is hiring a Systems Engineer II Effectors for our Tucson, Arizona location. This dynamic and challenging role involves designing, developing, and testing innovative solutions for our customers. You’ll experience the full Systems V engineering lifecycle while working alongside diverse engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, and technologists to deliver systems that perform flawlessly for our warfighters.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll tackle new challenges daily, collaborating across disciplines to troubleshoot complex issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your work will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of mission-critical defense systems by enabling seamless system functionality. This position is 100% on-site at our Tucson, Arizona campus.

What You Will Do

• Develop, update, and maintain system requirements, concepts of operations, and interface definitions.
• Design and implement test plans, procedures, and verification documentation for both simulated and operational environments.
• Execute system-level testing and analyze results to validate performance and functionality.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and ensure system reliability.
• Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating operational impact and effectiveness.
• Conduct trade studies and present findings to stakeholders to support technical decision‑making.
• Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and mission readiness.
• Develop integration documentation, verify requirements, and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform statistical and numerical analysis of test data to confirm system performance and compliance.
• Present technical findings and solutions to internal leadership and external customers.
• Travel is needed to support mission execution at RTX facilities, test sites, vendor locations, and customer environments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience
• Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems testing
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Defense Industry, specifically with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as Department of Defense customer infrastructure experience.
• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in a STEM field
• Experience with the Systems Engineering Product Cycle, including specific phases, deliverables, or responsibilities aligned with the lifecycle.
• Digital and model-based engineering tools (DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo), requirements management, and MATLAB scripting

What We Offer

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