Date Posted:

2026-09-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG



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.​ 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 on day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.  

What You Will Do   

Raytheon’s Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&T C) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking Systems Engineers with an interest in working with ocean or radar systems. Our Portsmouth, RI team supports programs across the naval undersea and naval surface domains, including sensor systems, mine countermeasures, submarines, torpedoes, combat systems, and ship architecture and integration. Our engineers perform underwater acoustics analysis and tracking, develop and manage system requirements, integrate hardware and software, create test plans and procedures, troubleshoot and evaluate system functionality and interfaces, and verify system requirements in support of final customer sell-off.

We build our systems, exercise them in the lab or field, measure and analyze performance, and ensure our products work the first time and every time. Each day brings new challenges to solve. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, partner closely to implement solutions, and gain a broad understanding of every aspect of the system playing a direct role in bringing everything together while supporting teams engaged in integration and test activities.

• Support systems engineering activities across the design V‑model, including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Support in developing and maintaining system requirements, ensuring traceability through design, implementation, and test phases.
• Capture technical inputs and help translate them into clear, actionable, and verifiable requirements.
• Conduct requirement analysis to ensure system designs meet program objectives and customer needs
• Detect and diagnose system failures, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Support software/hardware integration efforts, collaborating with software/hardware teams to ensure seamless functionality.
• Work across disciplines to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Stay up to date with advancements in data analysis techniques, and Integration, Verification, or Test practices.
• Travel, both domestic and international, to support customer events, with an expected travel requirement not exceeding 25%.

What You Will Learn

• After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) activities across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have   

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or STEM related degree.
• Experience with system software, system hardware, system requirements and/or test.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB and/or other programming languages.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. 

Qualifications We Prefer   

• Experience with identifying root causes of system failures through detailed diagnostics, implement timely fixes to restore functionality, and develop preventative measures to avoid recurrence
• Experience developing and managing requirements using DOORS, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools, including application of model-based and digital engineering practices.
• Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or field environment supporting integration and/or verification to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements
• Experience presenting technical findings, analyses, and solutions to leadership and customers.

What We Offer 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 
• Relocation Eligibility 

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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