Systems Engineer II

Date posted: 2026-08-20 • Location: El Segundo, CA • Onsite role • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance

About the role

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space and Air, Electronic Warfare & Signal Processing Department. You’ll help shape, define, and design advanced communication solutions that support military missions around the globe. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who love solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and growing their technical skill set in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support radar system integration, requirement verification, and testing across lab, field, and depot environments
• Develop and execute test plans
• Integrate hardware and software
• Analyze system performance
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause investigations
• Prepare technical reports and maintain engineering documentation
• Coordinate solutions with cross-functional teams
• Support sustainment and depot return activities

Travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a technical, analytical, or problem-solving role
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day 1)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Advanced STEM degree
• Experience troubleshooting electronics and using common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, interface documents, and basic communication protocols
• Ability to integrate software with hardware; exposure to languages such as C, C++, or C#
• Experience with data collection, instrumentation, and basic scripting or automation for analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python

Pay

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD – 144,200 USD. The 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining status)
• Relocation assistance available