Systems Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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

At RTX, the world's 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 Space & Airborne (SAS) Center within Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking Technical Writer Engineers.  The LCE Technical Writer Engineers is responsible for developing and delivering logistics data, provisioning data, technical data, technical publications, and training system materials for Space and Airborne Systems programs in support of final sell-off to the customer. This position is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

 

What You Will Do

• Coordinate Logistics, Provisioning, Technical Publications, and Training System development efforts
• Work with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and other related disciplines to gather and create documentation on complex electronic systems
• Support quality assurance efforts, assemble documentation for audits and ensure that documentation is compliant with appropriate regulations
• Maintain documentation standards and keep abreast of current information by associating with professional individuals or societies or by reviewing professional publications, newsletters, e-mail, and internet sites
• Interpret military specifications and plan compliant deliverable materials
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Maintain engineering technical manual databases
• Coordinate engineering tag up and meetings between the Program, System Engineering, and Chief Engineer
• Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings
• Travel, not to exceed 20%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in science (B.S.) or greater in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and two years of writing experience in a technical field with an emphasis on logistics and technical documentation
• Experience interpreting engineering schematics, flow diagrams, and requirements specifications
• Background in creating, editing, and maintaining online/web‑based documentation
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Airborne Radar Systems
• Mil-Spec/S1000D Technical Publications development. Level 4 IETMs
• Technical illustration, graphics, and 3D animation development
• ADDIE instructional systems design
• Conduct front‑end analysis and training system requirements analysis
• Aircrew and maintenance training device design, development, sustainment, operation, and instruction
• Experience delivering classroom, hands‑on/over the shoulder, and live flight instruction
• HTML, XML, PDF, Excel, Frame Maker, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word and MS Office applications, Eagle DB, Eagle Publishing Suite
• US and International military programs

What We Offer 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation 
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available 
   

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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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