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RTX Corporation

Systems Engineer - Communications & Interface Integration (Hybrid)

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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.

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at RTX Corporation in rockford,
Illinois, United States Job Description Date Posted:
2026-08-27
Country:
United States of America Location:
US-IL
  • ROCKFORD
  • P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE
  • P6
Position Role Type:
Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S.
Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required The Electric Power Systems group is seeking a future technical leader to guide the development of next-generation aerospace communication interfaces and serial data bus architectures. This role extends beyond individual engineering contributions, it is intended for someone who can lead multidisciplinary teams, shape technical strategy, build development roadmaps, and drive program execution in close partnership with engineering leadership. If you have experience estimating project scope, planning schedules, driving AGILE execution, managing budgets, coaching engineers, and developing multi-year improvement plans, this team is looking for someone exactly like you. What You Will Do + Provide technical direction across systems, hardware, software, and test engineering to architect robust communication and interface solutions for power distribution systems. + Own the interface I/O and communications architecture strategy, influencing design decisions and shaping long-term communication approaches across platforms. + Decompose system-level requirements into actionable hardware, software, and test requirements to ensure alignment and efficiency. + Perform project estimation, defining scope, staffing needs, cost drivers, and schedule impacts for interface development tasks. + Lead Agile-based planning, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and cross-team coordination. + Track progress, risks, and dependencies across engineering teams, ensuring milestones are met and communicated effectively. + Develop, monitor, and manage budgets, earned value, and resource allocation for interface development efforts. + Create and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps for data bus strategies, interface architectures, tool improvements, automation, and test capabilities. + Identify opportunities to mature communication technologies, improve development efficiency, and streamline integration workflows. + Drive innovation in data bus technologies ( ARINC , CAN , 1553, AFDX , Ethernet), modeling tools, and verification methods. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account