Systems Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is seeking a Systems Engineer II based out of Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of system sustainment. You will also be responsible for executing tasks in the areas of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Sustainment Analysis, and Sustainment Planning. This includes tasks such as technical documentation, spares analysis, provisioning support, training, reliability analysis, and system safety. This role will support various programs within the LCE Effectors portfolio.

What You Will Do:

• Perform sustainment and industrial engineering analyses to evaluate, re‑engineer, and optimize logistics and life‑cycle support processes.
• Develop and implement action plans that address key engineering, readiness, and sustainment performance drivers.
• Conduct technology assessments and contribute to maturation of emerging capabilities aligned to LCE mission objectives.
• Execute supportability engineering tasks, including LSA, development of technical data, creation of training artifacts, spares modeling, and technical presentations.
• Manage sustainment data, metrics, and trend analyses to support engineering decisions and leadership insight.
• Coordinate cross‑functional sustainment engineering activities, schedules, documentation workflows, and material accountability.
• Ensure accurate preparation, tracking, and delivery of sustainment and program documentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Support customer planning, test activities, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to ensure alignment with sustainment and lifecycle engineering objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with engineering logistics and/or management of engineering systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Builds and sustains effective business relationships; responds to customer needs promptly and leads cross‑functional teams to meet complex technical and business goals.
• Experience supporting logistics efforts such as spares analysis, depot support, and technical writing.
• Skilled in developing budget proposals, EACs, and supporting logistics planning.
• Strong collaboration skills with customers; excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Proficient in preparing and presenting briefing materials and managing performance to drive execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, program financials, and customer contracts, including Earned Value (EV) management and the Estimates at Completion (EAC) process.
• Proficiency with common engineering support tools such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Experience overseeing data systems or databases to ensure data integrity and support user coordination.
• Experience supporting customer planning activities, international operations, or test event preparation.

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 is available

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.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA) an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 68,900 USD - 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.

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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