Principal Radar Systems Engineer - Missile Defense, Onsite

RTX; Colorado; On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for the SE&TC Surface Radars & Sensors Center onsite at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. You will join a small, highly collaborative team and provide critical radar expertise for warfighter support, education, wargames, and operational analysis.

The role emphasizes direct interaction with warfighter communities, robust technical work, and travel. A STEM degree with 8+ years in radar/MDS is expected, with no remote work option for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with radar systems within the Missile Defense System or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple warfighter organizations across the Missile Defense enterprise.
• Provide radar education and training for Combatant Commands, especially Sensor Manager Cells.
• Participate in planning conferences, technical interchange meetings, system testing, and execution of Wargames and Exercises as radar SME.
• Contribute to the broader Missile Defense System community and support real-world operational needs.
• Analyze operational radar data to support mission outcomes.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to ~10%.

Skills

Radar systems experience

Missile Defense knowledge

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for the SE&TC Surface Radars & Sensors Center onsite at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. You will join a small, highly collaborative team and provide critical radar expertise for warfighter support, education, wargames, and operational analysis.

The role emphasizes direct interaction with warfighter communities, robust technical work, and travel. A STEM degree with 8+ years in radar/MDS is expected, with no remote work option for this position.