Systems Engineer (ONSITE)
RTX
marlborough, MA · Posted August 20, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
More in Massachusetts job market · All Systems Engineer jobs (596) · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs
More roles at RTX
- PATRIOT - OSCQ SBU - Finance Manager - M5 - (Hybrid) · tewksbury, MA
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)(Onsite) · cedar rapids, IA
- Information System Security Manager (ISSM) · anaheim, CA
- Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Protection, AN/TPY-2 · woburn, MA
- Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer · tucson, AZ
- Program Cost Control Sr. Business Manager · tucson, AZ
Similar jobs
- Sr. Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer · L3HARRIS Technologies · Northampton, MA
- Machine Learning Engineer - Hybrid · XPO · Boston, MA
- Associate Systems Engineer - Onsite (Acton, MA) · Insulet · Acton, MA
- Principal Systems Engineer · Olympus America · Westborough, MA
- Senior Solutions Architect (Remote) · Hancock Whitney · New Orleans, LA
- Staff IT Systems Engineer- Palmdale, Ca- Secret Required · Sikorsky Aircraft · Palmdale, CA
Where marlborough, MA ranks
Where marlborough, MA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #5Best cities for software and engineering jobs in New England95 openings · of 24
- #8Best cities for mid-career professionals in New England52% · of 28
- #9Best cities for junior jobs in Massachusetts22% · of 20
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Northeast95 openings · of 52
- #15Cities with the most hybrid jobs in New England10% · of 27
- #17Best cities for junior jobs in New England22% · of 28
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 207 open systems engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $104,000 to $160,500 and the median is $120,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among computer occupations, all other, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer occupations, all other: 31% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
RTX has filed 6 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 25 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2
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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Strategic Communications Team is seeking an Systems Engineer committed to creating creative and cost-effective solutions for our ground and airborne systems.
As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. As part of the Strategic Communications Department, the Systems Engineering department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks.
What You Will Do • Aid in the development of full lifecycle solutions from CONOPS to Validation • Support lab activities including definition, setup, configuration management, and testing • Integrate solutions within their target environment • Execute Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification Testing • Document minor changes in systems or processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness • Communicate with team members within and outside of team • Analyze and document system behaviors • Support system trade studies, requirements analysis, allocation to subsystems • Define Hardware and Software Interfaces
Qualifications You Must Have • Strong integration and test experience including test procedure development, test execution, test reporting, and test automation • Proficient in tooling to include Microsoft products, or tasking boards (Jira, IBM EWM, etc.) • 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 in Communication Radio and Systems: SATCOM, LOS/BLOS, AEHF, PTW, or V/UHF • Experience in System Level Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) for ground based, ship, submarine, or airborne platforms • Experience in Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) • Agile working environment experience • Test automation experience in a CI/CD environment • Experience in systems support to software application and hardware development • Experience in system or application integration • Experience in Virtual Machine design and deployment • Experience in Scripting
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, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning • Adoption Assistance • 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 • This position is eligible for relocation assistance • 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 — 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 – 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
#MISENG
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms