Raytheon Technologies

Engineer II, Systems Engineering

Raytheon Technologies$75K — $144K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Physics
  • 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • Experience in EW/Radar system development, including requirements decomposition and system-level integration
  • Proficiency in developing systems engineering artifacts such as specifications and verification plans
  • Experience in supporting system-level technical reviews and coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Systems Engineering focal point for the program
  • Manage configuration processes and perform functional analysis
  • Partner with program leaders to ensure engineering alignment to cost and schedule
  • Provide technical direction to multi-disciplinary program teams
  • Implement systems engineering processes throughout the program lifecycle
  • Oversee development of technical documentation including system specifications and test plans
  • Coordinate engineering activities covering requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the Electronic Warfare space
  • Commitment to core values of trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Access to Employee Scholar Program for further education and skill enhancement
  • Eligibility for comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon's Advanced Programs is seeking a Engineer II, Systems Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare (EW) to join our team. The Engineer II, Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading and overseeing the design, development, and implementation of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. This position requires a background in systems engineering and experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems development and implementation processes. This is an onsite role in Goleta, California.

What You Will Do
  • Serve as a Systems Engineering focal point for the program
  • Manage configuration process, performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
  • Partner with the Program Chief Engineer or Lead Systems Engineer in ensuring the engineering team aligns to cost/schedule
  • Provide technical directions to multi-disciplinary program teams
  • Implement and ensure adherence to systems engineering processes throughout the program lifecycle
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans
  • Coordinate system engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing
  • Conduct system-level trade studies and performance analysis
  • Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer presentations
  • Support program management with technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs architectural exploration
  • Decomposes customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirements


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Physics) and 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • EW/Radar system development, including requirements decomposition, architecture definition, and system-level integration & verification planning
  • Experience developing systems engineering artifacts such as requirements, specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification/validation (V&V) plans
  • Experience supporting system-level technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and coordinating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Writing, managing, and tracing system and subsystem requirements for EW/Radar systems throughout the lifecycle
  • Defining system architectures, performance budgets, and interface definitions (RF, digital, and mixed-signal)
  • Planning and overseeing development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and system-level test infrastructure
  • Analyzing and modeling EW/Radar system performance, including RF chain, signal processing, and end-to-end behavior
  • Knowledge of millimeter wave and microwave RF at the module and system levels
  • Integrating mixed signal modules into higher level assemblies, including interface and configuration management
  • Experience developing or interpreting security and cybersecurity requirements relevant to government systems
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes, including SysML and Cameo Enterprise Architecture
  • Flight test or field test experience supporting system-level evaluation and data analysis


What We Offer
  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position


Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
  • Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location


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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Founded
1922
NASDAQ

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