RTX
aerospace and defense
SystemsEngineerIII-Ridgecrest
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“Systems Engineer III - Ridgecrest at RTX. Skills: Lab Integration, Platform Integration, Flight Test. Provide technical results. Determine and develop solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Effective completion of test events; Analysis of test data
Industry & Context.
independently determine and develop solutions
Up to 30% travel, Domestic and international travel, Non-standard and extended hours, Potentially extreme conditions, Work on site, Capable of lifting at least 25 lbs., Performing work in an industrial environment, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, Five (5) years of experience in a test environment with emphasis in test planning and/or implementation, Hardware Systems Integration experience, Platform Integration/Flight Test experience, Experience supporting field tests, Telemetry Analysis experience, Experience evaluating requirements, Experience with troubleshooting and failure process, Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment, Experience with Verification and Validation methods, Must be capable of lifting at least 25 lbs., performing work in an industrial environment, U. S. citizenship is required, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Nice to Have
Active an existing DoD security Clearance, five years of relevant electronic, computer or mechanical experience, Intermediate engineering skills, experience with laboratory test equipment, electronics and software, Ability to work well in multi-disciplined teams, Customer oriented, Good verbal and written communication skills, Organizational skills, ability to multi-task in a team environment, Written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with and take direction from Functional Management and Team Leads from multiple programs, Perform successfully in an open environment with frequent interaction with Government customers and peers, Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, classified computer security requirements, integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis software, missile systems host platforms
What You'll Do.
Provide technical results
Determine and develop solutions
Flight line missile and equipment preparation
Flight test implementation
Flight test data review
Maintain and reconfigure munitions
Monitor weapon telemetry
Perform flight line operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work well in multi-disciplined teams; ability to multi-task in a team environment; work with and take direction from Functional Management and Team Leads; Perform successfully in an open environment with frequent interaction with Government customers and peers
Communication Scope
Good verbal and written communication skills; Written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-22 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-RIDGECREST-815 ~ 815 Downs St ~ DOWNS, Ste A **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 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Effectors Center in the Systems Engineering and Test Capability is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Lab Integration, Platform Integration, and/or Flight Test at NAWS China Lake. In this role, you will be supporting the effective completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data. **What You Will Do** * You must be able to provide technical results for a wide range of difficult problems * Work will be performed under general direction, and you must be able to independently determine and develop solutions * This is a demanding, hands-on, lab and direct flight te
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