Senior Systems Engineer - (C2) Command and Control

Pratt & Whitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Command and Control (C2) team at the Aurora, CO campus. This role involves enhancing systems engineering approaches and ensuring effective model-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering lifecycle and hold an active security clearance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance required.
• Development experience on a government contract.

Responsibilities

• Implement modern approaches to systems engineering.
• Organize and improve documentation and workflows.
• Champion Model-Based Systems Engineering using modern tools.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Requirements management

Functional analysis

Interface definition

Verification and validation

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

CAMEO

JIRA

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

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:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer – Command and Control (C2) supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit, where your knowledge with regards to clarification of requirements, system engineering analyses, algorithm development, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, and requirement validation and verification will be put to good use. This work will be on-site at our Aurora, CO campus.

What You Will Do

• Assist with implementing a modern approach to systems engineering - balancing the need for structured requirements with innovation and streamlined processes
• Organize and improve templates, documentation, and workflows to enhance efficiency
• Champion Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) by leveraging modern tools like CAMEO to enhance system design and analysis.
• Maintain and update CAMEO models, ensuring accurate system representation and requirements documentation
• Drive the early stages of development, transforming concepts into structured requirements and system models.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas: operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis/synthesis, interface definition and control, and/or verification and validation
• Development experience on a government contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Good oral and written communication skills as well as good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in Satellite Command/Control
• Experience with Agile tool sets (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.)
• Experience working with requirements in DOORS or other requirements databases
• Experience with MBSE, CAMEO or Agile/Scrum (a plus).
• Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps in an Agile development environment

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, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.
• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Location Information: This position is for an onsite role at our Aurora, CO (Denver area) campus

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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