Ground Processing Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in Aurora, CO seeks a skilled Ground Processing Hardware Engineer to support design, integration, verification, and lifecycle management of ground processing hardware for mission operations. The role combines systems engineering, hardware development, and cross-functional coordination to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, systems thinking, and engineering discipline to drive program execution from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in systems, hardware, and integration disciplines.
• Experience managing system requirements and interfaces.
• Experience with hardware integration, verification, validation, and test.
• Experience creating engineering deliverables and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the lifecycle from concept to disposal.
• Develop and manage system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and hardware specs.
• Translate customer requirements into subsystem requirements and verification methods.
• Support hardware design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Investigate hardware anomalies and implement corrective actions for reliability.
• Produce engineering docs and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware engineering

Integration & test

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-06

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.

Raytheon is seeking a highly capable Ground Processing Hardware Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and lifecycle management of ground processing hardware systems supporting mission operations. This role combines systems engineering, hardware development, integration and test, and cross-functional coordination to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and mission-ready ground processing solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, systems thinking, and engineering discipline to drive successful program execution from concept through operations. Location: Aurora, Colorado

What You Will Do

• Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, from concept development through integration, testing, operations, and disposal
• Develop and manage system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and hardware specifications
• Translate customer and system requirements into detailed subsystem requirements and define verification/validation methods
• Support hardware design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals
• Investigate hardware anomalies, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability
• Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and design evaluations to optimize performance, reliability, and cost
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, integration and test, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, and interface definitions.
• Experience supporting hardware integration, verification, validation, and test activities.
• Experience developing technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• 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

• Experience with ground systems, launch processing systems, space systems, satellite operations, or aerospace mission support infrastructure
• Knowledge of networked hardware systems, data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems
• Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools
• Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, or commercial space programs

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.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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