Senior Radar Systems Engineer – Missile Defense

RTX (Raytheon); Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Sensors Warfighter Support Team onsite at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, direct collaboration with warfighter communities, and extensive radar analysis across the Missile Defense System.

The position emphasizes education, training, and real‑world operational support with occasional domestic and international travel. Remote/hybrid work is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working with radar systems, within the Missile Defense System and/or related fields.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

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, serving as the radar subject matter expert (SME).
• Contribute to the broader Missile Defense System (MDS) community and support real‑world operational needs.
• Analyze operational radar data to support mission outcomes.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 10% to meet program requirements.

Skills

Radar systems

Security clearance

Mission support

Warfighter education

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM degree (preferred)

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Sensors Warfighter Support Team onsite at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, direct collaboration with warfighter communities, and extensive radar analysis across the Missile Defense System.

The position emphasizes education, training, and real‑world operational support with occasional domestic and international travel. Remote/hybrid work is not offered for this role.