Lead Systems Engineer Electronic Warfare

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS-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 worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 Lead Systems Engineer to support and expand our Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SETC) this role you will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines driving coordinated and efficient execution to achieve program objectives.

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will partner closely with program management cross-functional engineering teams supply chain and customer stakeholders to develop tailored engineering solutions that enable unique and critical mission outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping system architectures guiding technical decision-making and ensuring alignment across the entire program lifecycle. This is an onsite role located in Indianapolis Indiana.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary Systems Engineering focal point for the program
• Support program and customer success through cross-functional collaboration
• Provide leadership for engineering execution influencing priorities and direction
• Participate in customer technical discussions to understand needs and shape future efforts
• Review technical baselines and ensure alignment with program phase requirements
• Contribute to engineering risk mitigations opportunity assessments and execution alignment
• Assist with Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and ad hoc technical reviews
• Provide engineering inputs to Estimates at Completion (EACs)
• Identify staffing needs and ensure the program has appropriate technical skillsets
• Support adherence to engineering processes procedures and contractual requirements
• Lead or participate in engineering reviews and customer technical meetings
• Ensure thorough FRACA implementation and timely technical issue resolution
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and technical roadmap development

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or Physics) and 10 years of relevant systems engineering experience EW/Radar system development including requirements decomposition architecture definition and system-level integration & verification planning
• Prior experience as Lead Systems Engineer IPT Lead or Program Systems Lead Engineer

• 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:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

• Cost Account Management schedule risk assessments and sales forecasting

• DoD System Safety programs (MIL-STD-882 / DO-178).
• Experience with MBSE
• Azure DevOps Cameo DOORS and Microsoft Suite tools

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 relocationassistanceavailable for this position

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• 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 attendselect 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 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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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