Systems Engineer II
RTX Corporation22 hours ago
Orlando, FL, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$69k - $131k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, validate, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain mission-engineering software applications using Python, C++, and Java.
- Work with Unix/Linux operating systems, shell scripting, debugging, system-level programming, APIs, system libraries, and hardware interfaces.
- Implement scalable and maintainable software using sound architecture and design practices.
- Collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure code quality and standards compliance.
- Create technical specifications, user guides, and other software documentation.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles, sprint planning, estimation, trade studies, analyses of alternatives, and technology-use-case evaluation.
- Present credible technical and analytical results to customers and support complex defense-system solutions.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience are typically required.
- Experience using Python, Java, and C/C++.
- Experience with version-control tools such as Git and program configuration-management processes.
- Experience working on Linux and Windows platforms in a collaborative development environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret U.S. government security clearance before starting; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience supporting analyses and studies, defining and executing studies, evaluating concepts of operation, and developing technology use cases.
- Strong technical and analytical skills are required.
- Active Secret clearance is preferred.
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages, Docker or similar orchestration services, JSON, XML, UML, and SysML is preferred or beneficial.
Benefits
- The role is onsite in Orlando, Florida, and occasional travel may be required.
- Eligible hires may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible hires may participate in annual short-term or long-term incentive programs, subject to applicable conditions and performance factors.
- The application window is expected to remain open for approximately 40 days from September 15, 2026, subject to business needs.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.