Senior Systems Engineer - Eglin AFB

Date Posted:
2026-01-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-FL-EGLIN-AFB-CUST ~ 601 W Choctawhatchee Ave ~ EGLIN AFB, Ste 38 (External Site)
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.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting a range of programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.

The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Eglin AFB, FL location. SETC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, test and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on an effectors project pertinent to the systems lifecycle. This role is 100% on-site at our Eglin AFB, FL facility.

What You Will Do

In this Systems Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

• Perform integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide quick look reports of results.
• Trace and/or correct faults in mechanical or electronic systems. Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis.
• Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
• Support Flight Line testing outside around operational aircraft which may require working non-standard and extended hours.
• Travel required both domestic and international, which is typically for a one- or two-week duration.
• Obtain and maintain additional program access as required

Please note: This position requires you to work on site in Eglin AFB, FL. No remote work available.

Must be capable of lifting at least 25 lbs. and performing work in an industrial environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Hardware Systems Integration experience
• Weapons systems Integration experience onto an aircraft military platform
• Weapons system flight test experience with aircraft
• Experience with troubleshooting and failure process
• Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment
• Experience supporting field tests

Please Note: Active and transferrable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance (not interim) is required prior to start date.
Qualifications We Prefer

• Telemetry data collection
• Data analysis experience
• Experience in integrating RF/EO sensor output, either modulated waveforms or streams of digital samples used for real-time representation of RF/EO scenes data collection / analysis (including Telemetry)
• Test Systems design experience and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, and computer engineering
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis software, and missile systems host platforms
• Experience managing and presenting technical data to Stakeholders and Customer community, in design reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Experience supporting field tests and/or evaluating requirements
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760 interfaces
• Perform successfully in an open environment with frequent interaction with Government customers and peers

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.

Security Clearance:

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: ;br>
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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms