Prin Sys Engineer – Operations and Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Aurora, CO, seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to manage software installations and maintain operational environments. The role involves troubleshooting complex systems, supporting program operations, and ensuring high system performance and availability.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in STEM, at least 8 years of experience, and holds an active TS/SCI security clearance. Benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage software installations and deployments into operational environments.
• Monitor and report system availability and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support system recovery efforts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting complex systems

Java

C++

Python

Linux environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Oracle

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer – Operations and Maintenance at Raytheon, Aurora, CO.

Role type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a TS/SCI security clearance.

Security clearance: TS/SCI without polygraph, must be active and transferable on day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage baseline software installations and deployments into operational environments.
• Collaborate with System Administrators to maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 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 occasional on-call responsibilities, with infrequent travel (1-2 times per year).

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in systems engineering within operations and maintenance environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery.
  • Experience supporting program operations using mission system software.
  • Experience with software patching and full deployment activities.
  • Active, transferable TS/SCI security clearance.
• Preferred:
  • Experience supporting Mission Operations and Maintenance activities.
  • Experience with satellite ground system development or operations.
  • Experience with mission management, command and control systems, or space-based ISR platforms.
  • Experience in Linux environments (especially Red Hat) and programming in Java, C++, or Python, and cloud 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 multidisciplinary teams, including government customers, program leadership, technical leads, chief engineers, system architects, and other stakeholders.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive programs based on performance.

Raytheon 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.