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Sr. Low Observable Design and Analysis

RTX Corporation

tucson, AZJob$87–165K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$87–165K/yr
Location
tucson, AZ
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Sr. Low Observable Design and Analysis role at Raytheon focuses on radar cross section design, analysis, and testing for low-observable weapon systems. The engineer works with integrated product teams to incorporate signature-control techniques into products and assess system-level performance, presenting testing, analysis, and design results to customers. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RCS MeasurementRCS TestingRCS PredictionRCS DesignHigh-Temperature RCS ReductionInfrared Signature AnalysisInfrared Signature ReductionLaser Cross-Section ReductionComputational ElectromagneticsSENTRiXPATCH

Qualifications

STEM Degree or Advanced Degree5+ Years Relevant Experience or Advanced Degree and 3+ YearsSecret Security ClearanceAdvanced STEM DegreeTop Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-827C ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 827C (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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) weapon systems. You will be working on cutting-edge projects, developing next-generation materials, and integrating advanced signature control techniques into our defense systems.

What You Will Do

  • Radar Cross Section (RCS) design, analysis, and test

  • You will work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products and aid in the assessment of system level performance.

  • Present results of testing, analysis, and design efforts to internal and external customers

This job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

  • Experience performing RCS measurement/testing, prediction, and/or design

  • Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with high temperature RCS reduction techniques

  • Experience with Infrared signature analysis and reduction techniques

  • Experience in Laser Cross Section reduction techniques

  • Experience using industry standard computational electromagnetic (CEM) codes such as SENTRi & XPATCH

  • Advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

  • Top Secret security clearance

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 Eligibility

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• 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.

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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,502 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–165K/yr
  • Arizona median$104–182K/yr182 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,484 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 15% below the Arizona median midpoint ($148K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 278 open Systems Engineer jobs in Arizona and 11,502 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,604 postings).
Education
4,559 of the 11,502 open Systems Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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