TMAAS Senior Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-DALLAS-547A ~ 8201 Lemmon Ave ~ AUXILIARY BLDG

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. 

The Airborne Multi-Mission Integration and Test division is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer with TMAAS experience to support the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) program. In this onsite role, you will lead the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced hardware and software systems, ensuring they meet customer requirements from concept to post-deployment. This is a fast-paced opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies.  This is an Onsite role in Dallas, Texas

What You Will Do

• Test system software and hardware in an integration lab environment.
• Develop engineering and production-ready software for fleet operations.
• Partner with development, hardware, software, and production teams to create and execute test procedures for final system verification.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues across all TMAAS platforms worldwide. 
• Build aircraft media sets for both ground and flight testing.
• Perform post‑mission processing and data dissemination for government and partner analyst teams. 
• Support testing, validation, and integration activities throughout the program lifecycle. 
• Create and run test plans, assess system functions and interfaces, and validate requirements prior to customer sell‑off.
• Assist with production, deployment, and fielding activities to ensure product performance and reliability. 
• Work cross-functionally to identify and resolve complex hardware and software system challenges.

• Test event support activity may require travel which is not expected to exceed 10%. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) with a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant systems engineering experience
• Two or more years of TMAAS systems engineering test and Integration experience
• Experience with SELinux, ATOMS processing, and TMAAS system configuration
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline
• Experience handling cryptographic equipment.
• Understanding of cross‑functional coordination with customers and external vendors
• Security+ certification
• Experience with scripting and tool development
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues
• Experience with configuration management
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, DOORS, DNG, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence

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 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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