Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

About the Role

The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring a Systems Engineer II to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer. GPNTS is the next generation real-time GPS-based PNT data fusion and distribution system for Navy surface platforms. A variant of this system, GPNTS Hull Optimized System Tactical (GHOST), will be integrated into Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) platforms as part of a new initiative for the GPNTS program.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide analysis for the decomposition of customer specifications and system-level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develop verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
• Interact with the Agile development team regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated with the development of system capabilities.
• Multi-task and adapt to changing customer priorities, effectively network, and communicate to the appropriate levels of the organization to drive processes to successful completion in support of program schedules.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with at least one phase of the systems engineering lifecycle, such as requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred

• Experience with an Agile software development framework, including requirements specification, integration testing, and full life-cycle verification activities.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued SECRET security clearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently and follow through on tasks.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Proficiency with systems modeling tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB).
• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle; preference for US Navy requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 - $131,100 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.

Posted: 2026-08-07 | Location: San Diego, CA | Role Type: Onsite