Program Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Effectors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is currently hiring a Systems Engineer II to join our Tucson, AZ location on the Stinger program. SE&TC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers.

The Systems Engineer II is a technical role contributing directly to the requirements development and decomposition of complex subsystems as well as developing the verification approach. The Stinger Block I is a rapid development program resulting in a fast-paced environment that includes missiles, launchers on various ground and air platforms, and gunner training equipment..

This is a On-site position in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do:

• Support testing and data analysis for Stinger missile Guidance Sections and other areas of production including Launcher platforms.

• Develop and maintain requirements, systems architecture and design, updating and maintaining Interface definitions & description documents by collaborating with multiple IPTLs and SMEs to obtain necessary design information.

• Work with Suppliers and the Supply Chain organization for procured items managed through the role of Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for that Assembly

• Support Statistical Process Control assessments in the factory and as part of hardware verification of the Missile Guidance sections as well at higher level assemblies

• Support flight test activities both in potential field support, telemetry analysis post-flight, and writing test reports

• Gain SE technical expertise in development, integration, troubleshooting and failure investigations

• Support technical discussions, and formulate plans of action by leveraging company Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple engineering disciplines

• Support peer reviews and formal release of Technical Data Package documents.

• Expect travel on occasion (~10% time maximum)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience with systems engineering

• Experience performing requirements definition, decomposition, and changes

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with cPDM, CCB, and document release experience (engineering and formal release)

• Ability to work independently and work with SMEs, CEs, LSEs, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical design decisions.

• Experience with system and sub-system level requirements development, design and documentation of system level software architecture

• Experience demonstrating your communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills with customers and leading technical solutions to complex user needs

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle

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 available for this position

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

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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