Date Posted:
2026-06-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities discipline seeks talented Systems Engineers. Our team integrates hardware and software, develops test plans and procedures, debugs and evaluates system functions and interfaces, and verifies system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you'll get to know a little bit about every aspect of the system and have a direct hand in making it all work together supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts. You will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, flight-testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle.
This position is an onsite role in Huntsville, AL. Test event support activity may require travel which is not expected to exceed 20%.
What You Will Do
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, program, and product teams to support system integration and test activities.
Operate tactical systems and associated simulators/stimulators.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system anomalies through structured debugging and data‑driven analysis.
Integrate hardware and/or software into a tactical system and evaluate the functionality and impact of these changes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, execute test plans and procedures, analyze collected data, and clearly communicate results and recommendations.
Coordinate and interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and cross‑program partners.
Travel up to 20% to support system integration, testing, vendor visits, and customer engagements.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start
Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects
Qualifications We Prefer
Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration.
Experience with or exposure to radar systems, weapons systems, or command and control systems.
Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation.
Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.
Experience with Linux operating systems.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligibility
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.
