Prin Sys Engineer – Operations and Maintenance

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Aurora, CO, to support key operations within the Space Intelligence sector. This role involves troubleshooting, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring system reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of relevant experience, including systems engineering in operations. A TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory. Remote work may be possible for certain functions.

Raytheon values safety, collaboration, and innovation, offering comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Experience supporting program operations using mission system software.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage baseline software installations and deployments.
• Collaborate to maintain Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Monitor and report system availability and performance metrics.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Troubleshooting complex systems

Software patching and deployment

Linux environments experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Oracle

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer – Operations and Maintenance

Date Posted: 2026-07-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required. Active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance, without polygraph, is required prior to start date.

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support a premier program within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. The role focuses on operations, troubleshooting, and interfacing with contractors and government personnel.

What You Will Do

• Manage baseline software installations and deployments into operational environments
• Collaborate with System Administrators to maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux development and test environments
• Monitor, track, and report system availability, performance metrics, and operational workloads
• Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve system anomalies, and support system recovery efforts
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to plan, execute, and resolve systems engineering, integration, and operational activities
• Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings, and provide backup support to technical leadership as needed
• Support a 24/7 operational environment through periodic on‑call responsibilities; occasional travel (1-2 times per year) is required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems engineering within operations and maintenance environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery efforts
• Experience supporting program operations utilizing mission system software
• Experience with software patching and full software deployment activities
• Active, transferable TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is mandatory

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting Mission Operations and Maintenance activities
• Experience with satellite ground system development or operations
• Experience in mission management, command and control systems, or space‑based ISR platforms
• Experience working in Linux environments (especially Red Hat), programming in Java, C++, or Python, and cloud‑based infrastructure
• Experience with Oracle or similar database technologies
• Experience developing solutions that meet system performance, availability, and reliability requirements
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across multi‑disciplined teams, including government customers, program leadership, technical leads, chief engineers, system architects, and other stakeholders

What We Offer

• Employment values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation eligible

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Eligible applicants may receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholarship program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and union coverage.

Eligible applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, subject to performance factors and company results.

Role Type Definition

• Onsite: Employees 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.
• Security clearance is required. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles the clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
• Location: Aurora, CO – Raytheon Aurora Location Information.

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.

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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