Senior Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Salary: $86000 - 164000 per year Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with at least five years of relevant experience, unless restricted by local laws Proficiency in software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification (skills in virtual machines, C#, C++, Java) Experience crafting cross-platform .NET backend web applications for cloud deployment Familiarity with software development using DevOps pipeline workflows Knowledge in any of the following: - Mission Planning - Common Weapon Component experience - Universal Armament Interface (UAI) or Common Flexible Weapon (CFW) - System performance and CONOPS - Algorithms and signal processing - Aerodynamics, Launch Acceptability Regions, Modeling and Simulation (6-DOF) - Aircraft integration and store interface (MIL STD 1553 and 1760) An active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is mandatory before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Responsibilities: Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and analysts to achieve Mission Planning objectives Act as the primary resource for mission planning expertise Engage in travel to observe flight tests and offer on-site support Formulate standardized mission planning solutions across various programs, captures, and IRADs Expand a team of mission planning professionals with diverse experiences and skills Enhance team proficiency in mission planning methodologies, software development, and tools Coordinate efforts with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), the Program Chief Engineer, and Program Management Create capability delivery plans and guide team activities within an agile framework Participate actively in mission planning application software development and testing Provide mentorship, direction, and foster collaboration and growth for junior engineers. Technologies: Backend C# Cloud DevOps Support Java Security Web ASP.NET Flow Python More: At RTX, a leader in the aerospace and defense sector, we bring together 185,000 innovative minds united by our mission to address the worlds most challenging issues. Our three prominent divisions, coupled with outstanding operations and commitment to research and development, empower us to deliver unmatched capabilities and career opportunities. We pride ourselves on pushing scientific boundaries and discovering novel solutions to connect and secure our world. In the Integrated Solutions Modeling and Architecture Directorate, we focus on operational analysis, simulation, mission planning, and architecture development, driven by a team dedicated to providing flexible, integrated solutions. We invite you to join us in creating impactful solutions that safeguard our nation and support our warfighters, specifically as a Senior Mission Planning Engineer in Tucson, AZ. last updated 25 week of 2026