Date Posted:2026-04-21
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09
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 Effectors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is currently hiring a
Principal Systems Engineer - Architecture and Requirements in Cameo to join our Tucson, AZ location within Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) and Precision Fire & Munitions (PF&M) programs. SE&TC 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.
The Principal Systems Engineer is a technical role contributing directly to the architecture and requirements development and decomposition of complex subsystems, developing the verification approach, and oversight of created verification artifacts. SHORAD and PF&M are a collection of rapid development programs resulting in a fast-paced environment that includes missiles, launchers on various ground and vehicle platforms, and gunner training equipment.
This is an
onsite position in
Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do - Create and manage systems architecture, requirements, interface definitions & description documents, system integration, and system verification using Cameo by collaborating with multiple IPTLs and SMEs to obtain necessary design information
- Work with Suppliers and the Supply Chain organization for procured items managed through the role of Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for that Assembly
- Support flight test activities both in potential field support, telemetry analysis post-flight, and writing test reports
- Provide SE technical expertise in development, integration, troubleshooting and failure investigations
- Lead technical discussions, and formulate plans of action by leveraging company Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple engineering disciplines
- Support Statistical Process Control assessments in the factory and as part of hardware verification of missile sections and launch platforms as well as at higher level assemblies
- Lead peer reviews and formal release of CDRLs and Technical Data Package documents
Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of (8) eight years of prior relevant experience
- Experience working independently with SMEs, CEs, LSEs, TAs, IPTLs, REAs, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical design decisions
- Experience in leading the definition, decomposition, and verification approach of requirements through specification release using MBSE tools such as Cameo
- Experience leading the definition and decomposition of System of Systems functional and physical architecture using MBSE tools such as Cameo
- Experience in areas of the Systems-V model
Qualifications We Prefer- An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
- Experience with cPDM, CCB, and document release experience (engineering and formal release)
- Experience with requirements management using Cameo
- Experience creating and linking requirements, architecture, and verification artifacts in Cameo
- Experience with system and sub-system level requirements development, design and documentation of system level software architecture
- Experience in 4 or more areas of the Systems-V model
- Experience demonstrating your communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills with customers and leading technical solutions to complex user needs
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Familiarity with DoD/DoW customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
- Ability to travel on occasion (10% travel time maximum)
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 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
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
