Senior Systems Engineer - US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS-206 ~ 3939 Priority Way S Dr ~ PRIORITY BLDG 6 | RTX Job

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS-206 ~ 3939 Priority Way S Dr ~ PRIORITY BLDG 6

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:

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.

The Electronic Warfare & Airborne Sensors Department is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to expand our Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SETC). This role will work to develop solutions that address unique customer mission needs by delivering customized engineering services, integration expertise, and advanced system capabilities. This is an onsite role located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

What You Will Do

• Develop and document requirements and interfaces, design analysis, modeling and simulation, system integration and trade studies

• Coordinate with a cross-discipline team to meet customer/mission planning requirements

• Lead efforts to ensure Statement of Work (SOW) compliance by defining verification approaches, developing documentation, and executing system qualification and verification tests.

• Integrate software and hardware subsystems

• Apply a structured, data‑driven approach to diagnosing issues and developing solutions.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings both internally and externally to customers
• Contribute to the completion of project/program milestones with little oversight

• Follow established System Engineering processes and procedures

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and task support to Junior level engineers

 

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with requirements management and/or developing systems engineering products, such as system-level specifications, requirement allocation spreadsheets, or verification cross-reference matrices
• Experience with the integration of software and hardware subsystems
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• V-22 platform/system
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its applications
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python scripts/programming
• Software development life cycle
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

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 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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