Principal. Systems Engineer Hardware (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Aurora, CO seeks a Principal Systems Engineer Hardware to lead development and maintenance of program hardware systems and act as the focal point for COTS integration.

The role includes lab management duties, platform design evolution, and deployment of modernized architectures, with up to 20% travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience with complex satellite ground systems, particularly previous deployment of developed systems to ground system and data processing operations for customers or the Factory.
• Experience with Data center activities and related hardware Audits and Calibration requirements.
• Experience with performing studies and provide new solutions for a hybrid approach to future Ground Terminal/data and compute environments.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program hardware systems on the platform.
• Serve as focal point for COTS on the system and manage program lab components.
• Support lab audits, calibration, and resource allocation for milestones.
• Lead integration of platforms and ensure consistent COTS stack/versioning.
• Travel to customer sites to assist with system updates and deliveries when necessary.

Skills

Satellite ground systems

Data center operations

System integration

Lab management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS/BA in STEM

Tools

Linux

Windows

COTS management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI without Polygraph

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

At RTX, the world's 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 Technologies (RTX) is seeking a Pr. Systems Engineer HW with experience in both traditional Platform design and development, and Commercial Off the Shelf COTS product management. The Pr. Systems Engineer would be engaged in the development and maintenance of existing program hardware systems, be the focal point for the COTS on the system, and general Program Lab management duties supporting various areas, ranging from Program Hardware Audits, Calibration, and general Program or lab management activities as required by the program or organization.

The Principal. Systems Engineer would be involved with development, implementation of traditional computing/network/storage systems and related deployments as required, as well as support improving the program platform's over-arching design through new emerging technologies. This includes existing operating systems and server hardware designs, as well as supporting the design and development of new modernized system architectures.

Note This position is based in Aurora CO. and may require some travel (20% or less) or on call support/overtime to support program or organizational hardware operations activities.

What You Will Do

• You will leverage industry and company best practices and capabilities to develop and communicate implementation of platform solutions for our datacenters
• You will maintain existing systems and related COTS components on the system to support program needs
• You will assist with integration of the selected platforms and maintain related Program or organization lab COTS components and systems
• You will be the focal point for the equipment room (lab) to ensure that all computer network and storage resources are properly allocated and maintained for the program's use
• You will assist the team on resource allocation & utilization to meet program or organizational milestones
• You will be an integral part of maintaining these systems and working with the organization's needs related to Lab Audits and calibration as defined by your leadership
• You will ensure that the COTS stack and versioning is consistent across the platform as required; and will work with the team to make updates as necessary
• You will travel to customer sites to assist with system updates and deliveries when necessary

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Experience with complex satellite ground systems, particularly previous deployment of developed systems to ground system and data processing operations for customers or the Factory
• Experience with Data center activities and related hardware Audits and Calibration requirements
• Experience with performing studies and provide new solutions for a hybrid approach to future Ground Terminal/data and compute environments.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the design of traditional Platform environments
• Experience with troubleshooting applications & infrastructure on Linux and or Windows based Operating Systems
• Experience with COTS management and implementation
• Experience with coordinating computer resources across internal users
• Experience with the Agile development lifecycle
• Experience with SAFe agile processes
• Notional Experience in Networks; SAN/NAS designs and implementation
• Notional Experience in Security and related Security patching
• Notional Experi