Senior Systems Engineer - Vehicle Technical Advisor (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; United States; On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the systems calibration team in Aurora, Colorado. This role requires a TS/SCI CI Poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 5+ years of engineering experience.

You will support cross‑team analysis and development of data tools for mission-critical systems. RTX offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 5+ years engineering experience.
• Experience in command-and-control systems and operations.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience collaborating with senior technical management.
• Experience conducting technical investigations and communicating findings to leadership.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly and U.S. citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Support technical working groups with analysis and inputs for issue resolution and program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to stakeholders with data-informed updates.
• Coordinate cross-team technical activities and align priorities across teams.
• Develop and maintain software tools for data extraction, analysis, and interpretation.
• Perform routine trending and performance analysis on system hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with multiple program teams to support shared objectives.
• Support Command & Control activities by monitoring system status and data trends.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

UNIX/Linux

MATLAB

Perl

JavaScript

CICD

Command & Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

UNIX/Linux environments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-31 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. We are seeking an innovative and talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our systems calibration team.

Location: Aurora, Colorado

What You Will Do

• Support technical working groups by contributing analysis and helping coordinate inputs needed for issue resolution and program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical briefings to stakeholders, providing data-informed updates and recommendations under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist in coordinating cross-team technical activities, maintain communication flow and helping align priorities across teams.
• Develop and maintain software tools for data extraction, analysis, and interpretation, with oversight from senior team members.
• Perform routine trending and performance analysis on system hardware and software to support broader engineering assessments.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues, escalating complex problems and collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional specialists as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple program teams to support shared technical objectives and program needs.
• Support Command & Control activities by helping monitor system status, analyze mission-impacting data trends, and provide timely updates that contribute to operational decision-making.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in command-and-control systems and operations.
• Experience building and maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Experience collaborating with senior technical management.
• Experience conducting technical investigations and communicating findings to leadership.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI 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

• Organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages, including UNIX/Linux environments, MATLAB, Perl, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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
• holidays

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.