Senior Systems Engineer, Field Test Support, Onsite
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. RTX scores A on the Alion truth index.
Date Posted:
2026-10-07Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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 Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Field Test Engineer to support the planning and execution of complex integration and verification test events. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in system integration and testing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies within a collaborative and innovative environment.
What You Will Do
- Support field test activities for the System Integration, Verification, and Validation team, including event planning, assessing test requirements and methodology, executing test events, and generating CDRL reports.
- Plan and execute test strategy by analyzing software implementation, hardware needs, and range test availability to establish a comprehensive test campaign.
- Support testing efforts by developing and implementing test plans and procedures, and performing integration and verification in both simulated and real-world environments.
- Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues in real time and through detailed post-test debugging and analysis.
- Perform modeling and analysis using simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and system functionality.
- Document and communicate integration activities, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements, and present results to Program Management, System Integration and Test leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate with the USG customer and supporting organizations to prepare for and execute test events.
- Support missions and test events by traveling as needed (up to 20%) to various RTX facilities, test sites, or to lead range support teams from Andover.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or system testing
- Experience developing technical documentation, such as test plans, procedures, or technical reports.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
- Hands-on experience in integration labs, test facilities, and field verification
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and configuration control
- Experience with aircraft coordination and mission planning
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, or similar languages
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 assistance is available!
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 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.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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