Principal Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-10-27



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:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI



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. With a strong focus on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that make the world a safer place.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs in Aurora, Colorado. In this role, you will apply your expertise in requirements development, architecture and design elaboration, systems engineering analyses, script development, and interface definition and control. You will support system design, technical planning, integration, and verification activities throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. This position is on-site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support across all systems engineering aspects of the program, with a focus on system design and requirements.

• Ensure technical planning activities are complete and adequate to support program execution.

• Support overall systems engineering deliverables for the program Technical Performance Manager (TPM).

• Coordinate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other program teams to resolve system-level issues.

• Support test strategy development and system integration and verification activities, including Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E).

• Assist IPTs with system analysis and defining system functionality.

• Support system interface design and determine how requirements will be validated and verified by the test team.

• Provide engineering support for assigned portions of the program's test activities, including test processes, baseline definition, and test architecture design.

• Support regression testing across deliverable releases to ensure alignment with the program baseline.

• Participate in technical reviews and technical interchange meetings in support of program objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, roles, and functions, including one or more of the following: Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, requirements definition and management, functional analysis, or interface definition and control.

• Experience supporting development activities on a government contract.

• Experience applying Agile principles, including Agile systems engineering practices and/or Agile roles.

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD TS/SCI security clearance required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in relevant mission domains, such as mission management ground systems or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment and using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler.

• Product Owner (PO) or Product Manager (PM) certification.

• Experience managing requirements using DOORS or other requirements management databases.

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. 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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