Raytheon Technologies

Senior Systems Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development and verification
  • Experience with government contracts related to systems engineering activities
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS
  • Skilled in Agile practices and cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain requirements and user manuals
  • Perform functional decomposition to meet domain needs
  • Conduct performance analyses and trade studies
  • Define and manage system interfaces
  • Support SEIT activities and program reviews
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide status updates

Benefits

  • Relocation eligible
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17
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:
TS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs, where your knowledge of requirements development, systems engineering analysis, interface definition, and verification and validation will be put to good use. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team of systems and software engineers delivering next-generation satellite ground system capabilities. The work is on-site in Richardson, TX

What You Will Do
• Develop and maintain requirements, feature description documents, and user manuals
• Perform functional decomposition to meet system and domain-level requirements
• Participate in system engineering artifact development and technical reviews
• Conduct performance analyses, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Define and manage internal and external system interfaces
• Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with systems engineering and configuration management standards
• Provide requirements clarification to software development and test teams
• Support SEIT activities, including preparation for and execution of program reviews
• Complete assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, and provide status on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks

Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, functional analysis, interface definition, and verification and validation
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities on government contracts
• Experience working with requirements management tools such as DOORS or similar databases, Experience working in an Agile environment, including Agile systems engineering practices and cross-team collaboration
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance after your start date.

Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with Agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler)
• Scrum Master or Agile leadership experience
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

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.

Location: Richardson, Tx https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Market Cap
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1922
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