Principal Systems RF/HW Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Systems RF/Hardware Engineer to advance RF ground system engineering for satellite communications. This onsite role in Colorado requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly and U.S.

citizenship, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, and system modernization. You will troubleshoot complex systems, analyze diagnostic data, and support operations, including travel and after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years engineering experience.
• Experience supporting RF ground systems for satellite communications.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues during operation.
• Collect diagnostic data and document problems for logging and discrepancy reporting.
• Provide support for data storage, retrieval, and analysis for troubleshooting.
• Use oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to troubleshoot and modify equipment.
• Assist in concept of operations and system architecture recommendations.
• Occasional travel CONUS/OCONUS and emergency repair trips with little notice.
• Provide occasional after-hour call-in support and work at heights for antenna/tower training.

Skills

RF Ground Systems

Requirements Management

RF Systems Engineering

Schematic & BOMs

Security Clearance TS/SCI CI Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Linux

Windows

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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 is seeking a Principal Systems RF/Hardware Engineer. This is an advanced technical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) role that may require supervision or training of junior engineers and performing quality control checks. You will contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of advanced RF ground system engineering activities for satellite communications systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of complex systems that utilize secure networks to meet program objectives Location: Aurora, CO (Buckley)

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues that may be encountered during operation of the system.
• Collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system.
• Provide support to include storing, retrieving, and manipulating data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements.
• Utilize analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for troubleshooting; monitoring functioning of equipment and making necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications.
• Support the generation of concept of operations and provide recommendations for system architecture.
• Occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS). Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.
• Provide occasional after-hour call-in support.
• Work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system.
• Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and/or managing requirements.
• Experience with RF systems engineering including developing and/or maintaining schematics, analyses, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs) and design review packages.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.
• Experience working with vendors for the timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.
• Experience upgrading hardware supported by Windows and Linux based systems .
• Experience working with systems supported by Linux operating systems.
• Technical ability to identify and document system related RF capability enhancements through generation and submittal of White Papers and other submittals.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respectability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available

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