Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer for an on-site role in Aurora, CO. You will join a collaborative Agile team to deliver satellite ground system solutions, developing test plans, validating interfaces, and maintaining test environments to ensure mission success.

The role requires a STEM degree and 5+ years in systems integration/testing within CI/CD, with DoD TS/SCI clearance. Strong scripting and MBSE experience are a plus, with Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in CI/CD, regression testing, test scripting, and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an Agile product team to deliver integration and test solutions.
• Maintain a systems-level view to align objectives with execution.
• Perform system integration, regression testing and verification across the program.
• Identify and resolve issues during software/hardware integration with cross-functional teams.
• Debug system-level issues to ensure reliable performance and mission readiness.
• Support secure laboratory SI&T activities.

Skills

CI/CD

Test automation

Java

C++

Python

Linux

Cloud

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

MBSE tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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 without Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer to support one of our premier programs. In this role, you will work in a collaborative, Agile development environment to deliver advanced satellite ground system solutions that support critical national security missions. As part of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) team, you will integrate, verify, and validate complex systems by developing test plans and procedures, evaluating system functionality and interfaces, building and maintaining test environments, and collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams and customers to ensure mission success. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the work will be on-site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate within an Agile product team to deliver high-quality integration and test solutions that support program objectives.
• Maintain a systems-level perspective throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring mission objectives remain aligned with technical execution.
• Perform system integration, regression testing, and verification activities as part of an Agile product team, supporting customer demonstrations at the conclusion of each sprint.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues encountered during software and hardware integration in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Debug and analyze system-level issues to support reliable system performance and mission readiness.
• Support systems integration and test activities within a secure laboratory environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
• Experience supporting systems integration and testing for software products in an Agile, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment, including regression testing, test scripting, and test automation.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems and applications.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TS/SCI is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operations.
• Familiarity with ground station and satellite systems, including terrestrial data networking, command and telemetry, launch operations, flight dynamics, mission planning, and on-orbit operations.
• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering or digital test methodologies.
• Experience using Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with test automation tools, including Cucumber, Behave, Gherkin, and Zephyr.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, MATLAB, Rust, and/or Python, with familiarity working in Linux operating systems and cloud-based environments; AWS certification is a plus.

Relocation eligible

• 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.
• This position requires a security clearance.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.