Senior Systems Engineer - SETC Effectors (Secret Clearance Required)

Date Posted : 2025-09-25

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

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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