Date Posted: 2025 10 01 Country: United States of America Location: MD102: Guardian Gateway Aberdeen Pr 6260 Guardian Gateway , Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005 USA 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is currently looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Precision Navigation (PNav) Systems and Software Department for Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) solutions for air defense, air control, and self protection missions in airborne and ground applications. The Systems Engineering Test team is involved in all aspects of Systems Design and Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V). This team, based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is responsible for supporting backend system engineering on multiple IFF product lines. What Will You Do ⢠Integrate hardware and software into IFF systems, evaluating their functionality and impact ⢠Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation and perform/execute the testing ⢠Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging ⢠Develop test documentation, execute plans, analyze data, verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders ⢠Work with a multi disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality ⢠Travel less than 20% to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations Qualifications You Must Have ⢠Experience generating and delivering technical documentation to stakeholders, including creating, reviewing, and updating test artifacts ⢠Basic knowledge of radio, radar or secondary radar systems ⢠Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field Qualifications We Prefer ⢠Experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) government contract ⢠Experience working in small teams to achieve program cost and schedule objectives ⢠Familiarity with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools ⢠Experience generating and delivering technical documentation to stakeholders, including creating, reviewing, and updating test artifacts ⢠Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Cycle ⢠Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI or TestStand suite of tools ⢠Active Secret Security Clearance What We Offer ⢠Medical, dental, and vision insurance ⢠Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees ⢠Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option ⢠Tuition reimbursement program ⢠Student Loan Repayment Program ⢠Life insurance and disability coverage ⢠Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,â¯critical illnessâ¯insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ⢠Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ⢠Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning ⢠Adoption Assistance â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯ ⢠Autism Benefit ⢠Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions ⢠Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ⢠Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits ⢠Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ⢠Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program ⢠And more!⯠Learn More & Apply Now! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions â whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form â with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. Employee Referral Eligible 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 66,000 USD 130,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses â Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.