Senior Systems Engineer – Digital Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The successful candidate will drive the implementation and adoption of Digital Engineering initiatives across Raytheon. Focus will be on software development of digital thread components, including internally developed test management and test automation applications, workflow automation, and associated databases leveraging SQL and modern software development frameworks. It will also include the development and deployment of the Digital Thread connecting system design and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital test strategy and management, test execution, and data analysis solutions. You will also provide direct support to adopting programs, helping to accelerate the digital engineering transformation across the enterprise. This role requires a strong background in software engineering, digital engineering, data integration, and engineering lifecycle management. This is a hybrid role located in Tucson, AZ.

What Will Yo Do

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of internally developed digital engineering and test automation frameworks supporting multiple programs across the company
• Create Airflow pipelines to create, maintain, and report on digital thread connections
• Create Dashboarding visualization templates and solutions
• Develop and share best practices, mentor, and train others
• Provide technical guidance and support to programs adopting and integrating new digital capabilities

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years relevant experience
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g Power BI, Grafana)
• Experience with Python development
• Experience with one or more object-oriented programming languages (C++, C#, Objective-C, Java)
• Experience designing, querying, and managing SQL databases

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Experience working with container technologies, including Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar tools
• Proficiency in C# and .NET ecosystem
• Familiarity with Data Architecture and Data Engineering
• Familiarity with Syndeia (semantic broker) by Intercax
• Exposure to AI development
• Ability to prepare and present status, plans, and risks to engineering management
• Familiarity with Cameo/MagicDraw/Teamwork Cloud and SysML Modeling
• Demonstrated experience in system integration and test, including test planning, test execution, requirements traceability, and performance assessment of complex 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 Eligible - Relocation assistance is available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• This position requires 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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