Principal Systems Engineer Int & Test – Automated Testing

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

Job summary

RTX seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Aurora, CO to lead Integration and Test for automated testing of real-time ground software systems. You will develop test plans, execute verification activities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission-critical performance.

You will join the SI&T team, support customer test events, and coordinate with senior leadership on system development and test execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting software integration and test activities on government software programs.
• Experience developing, executing, and integrating automated tests.
• Scripting with Python and/or Perl.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with Agile development and tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Responsibilities

• Execute the program's test strategy, including test process development, baseline definition, test architecture, verification, and validation activities.
• Support full lifecycle integration and testing of real-time ground software systems, including software installation, test execution, regression testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and multi-vendor teams to integrate, validate, and verify software releases from upstream development teams.
• Support customer-led mission test events and system-level integration activities.
• Partner with Raytheon senior leadership, government customers, and technical subject matter experts to support system development, integration, and test execution.
• Contribute to Agile software development activities as part of a collaborative, cross-functional program team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Cucumber

MBSE Cameo

Job description

Role Overview

Principal Systems Engineer Integration and Test – Automated Testing to support one of our premier programs. You will work with a cross‑disciplinary team of engineers delivering advanced ground system solutions. As part of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) team, you will integrate, verify, and validate complex systems to ensure they meet performance, quality, and mission requirements. You will develop test plans and procedures, evaluate system functionality and interfaces, build and maintain test environments, analyze system performance, and collaborate closely with customers and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, mission‑critical capabilities.

Location & Salary

Location: Aurora, CO
Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500

Responsibilities

• Execute the program's test strategy, including test process development, baseline definition, test architecture, verification, and validation activities.


• Support full lifecycle integration and testing of real‑time ground software systems, including software installation, test execution, regression testing, and root‑cause analysis.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and multi‑vendor teams to integrate, validate, and verify software releases from upstream development teams.


• Support customer‑led mission test events and system‑level integration activities.


• Partner with Raytheon senior leadership, government customers, and technical subject matter experts to support system development, integration, and test execution.


• Contribute to Agile software development activities as part of a collaborative, cross‑functional program team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience.


• Experience supporting software integration and/or test activities within a government software development program.


• Experience developing, executing, and integrating automated tests using automated test frameworks and tools.


• Experience developing scripts using Python and/or Perl.


• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued DoD TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.


• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile development environment using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.


• Experience with automated testing tools, including Cucumber.


• Experience developing and deploying software in cloud‑based environments.


• Experience using Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler.


• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including one or more of the following: Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, requirements management, functional analysis, interface definition and control, or verification and validation.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and paid time off. Possible annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

EEO Statement

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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.