Principal Systems Engr - Onsite
Date Posted: 2026-06-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: TS/SCI without Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business. In this role, your experience with requirements clarification, systems engineering analysis, algorithm development, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, and verification and validation will be critical to the success of next-generation satellite ground control mission systems. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO. What You Will Do • Support integration and test activities for new satellite ground control mission software, with a focus on Command and Control (C2) capabilities and Front-End Processors (FEPs) • Support regression testing across deliverable releases to the program baseline • Participate in technical reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements in support of the program • Analyze system behavior and investigate anomalies to support issue resolution and system performance improvements • Support requirements development, system analysis, interface definition, and verification activities throughout the systems engineering lifecycle • Collaborate with software, systems, integration, and test teams in an Agile development environment • Contribute to mission-critical satellite command and control capabilities supporting national security objectives Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience • Experience with Front-End Processors (FEPs) running Amergint operating systems and Command and Control systems supporting ground-to-satellite programs • Experience with enterprise-level testing, anomaly investigation, and issue resolution • Experience supporting Satellite Command and Control, Mission Management, and/or Mission Planning systems • Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI 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 Qualifications We Prefer • Experience across the rsystems engineering lifecycle, including one or more of the following: Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, requirements management, functional analysis and synthesis, interface definition and control, and verification and validation • Experience supporting government contracts • Experience with Agile and DevSecOps development methodologies • Experience with software troubleshooting, integration, and testing activities • Experience working with Linux operating systems • Experience with Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or similar platforms • Experience working with requirements in DOORS or other requirements management databases • Experience working within DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments in support of Agile software development • Experience supporting satellite ground system development, integration, or operations environments • Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams • Experience demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment 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 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. • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm • Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. 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