Sr. Software Systems Engineer; RSE
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.
The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Sr. Systems Engineer – Software Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join our Tucson, AZ team in the Advanced Technology Effectors System Engineering Department. The SETC organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers.
Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!
As a Sr. Systems Engineer – Software Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) you will own the development and maintenance of all software and firmware level requirements and participate in compliance assessment and issue troubleshooting during formal qualification testing (FQT). You will contribute to specifications of major systems and subsystems in the product technical data package, coordinating with Systems, Software, and Test teams to execute program tasks.
This role is fully Onsite in Tucson, AZ
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What You Will Do
Update and maintain all software and firmware system and subsystem level requirements specifications.
SE technical contributor for verification and validation efforts, ensuring all requirements are being assessed during Formal Qualification Testing
Work closely with the Systems, Software, and Test teams and IPTs on a variety of program technical tasks
Participate in technical conversations with the customer
Become a knowledgeable and ‘go-to’ Systems Engineer for the program
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience
Experience with at least one of the following: systems software, systems firmware, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
Experience in test planning, verification of system requirements and/or formal qualification
Active and transferrable 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
Masters or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics
Top Secret Clearance
Experience in the Defense Industry and specifically with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as Department of Defense customer infrastructure experience.
Experience using Agile framework development methods / processes
Experience with software Formal Qualification Testing (FQT)
Experience with performance analysis
Experience with embedded software or firmware algorithms on missile products
Experience with software or firmware requirements development on missile products
Experience with DOORS, Cameo and/or cPDM
Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a…
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