Engineer II Mission Planning (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Aurora, Colorado seeks an innovative Systems Engineer to provide engineering support for a high-priority operational system at high availability. You will be a technically minded problem-solver, able to follow through on plans and work under pressure while collaborating with a team.

The role emphasizes inputs to CONOP development, RFCs, and baselines, with pager duties roughly every two months. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages, including UNIX/Linux, PERL, Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML/XML, C, SQL, and MySQL.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Mission Planning functions.
• Diagnose and resolve unexpected software and hardware issues independently and in collaboration with cross-functional experts.
• Develop and maintain scripts/web tools.
• Provide support to Integration and test.
• Identify process improvements and software enhancements.
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering teams.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead technical working groups
• Prepare and deliver presentations, providing clear, data-driven recommendations to customers and management.

Skills

UNIX/Linux

PERL

Java

JavaScript

Python

HTML/XML

C

SQL

MySQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (External Site)

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 with CI Poly – Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking an innovative and talented Systems Engineer to provide engineering support to a team responsible for maintaining and operating a high priority operational system at a high level of availability. The candidate must have the ability to be a technically minded problem-solver, be able to focus on the task at hand, follow through on the prescribed plan, and the ability to be flexible and think under pressure. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated and have a strong desire to learn and have a team player attitude. Other duties include providing inputs to CONOP development, RFCs, and future baselines/capabilities. Responsible for carrying pager (approx. one week every two months) and responding to anomalies. Location : Aurora, Colorado

What You Will Do

• Provide support to Mission Planning functions.
• Diagnose and resolve unexpected software and hardware issues independently and in collaboration with cross-functional experts
• Develop and maintain scripts/web tools.
• Provide support to Integration and test.
• Identify process improvements and software enhancements.
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering teams.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead technical working groups
• Prepare and deliver presentations, providing clear, data-driven recommendations to customers and management.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages, including UNIX/Linux, PERL, Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML/XML, C , SQL, and MySQL.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and experience with Mission Planning system.
• Understanding of baseline development and delivery process.
• Experience involving customer engagement and reporting.

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 available

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 68,900 USD – 131,100 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.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.