Sr Systems Engineer - Integration and Test

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Aurora, CO to support the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) program. This on-site role involves integrating, verifying, and validating complex ground systems while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in STEM, at least 5 years of experience in software integration and testing, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software integration and testing.
• Hands‑on integration and test engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Perform integration and test activities as part of an Agile Release Train.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during software and hardware integration.

Skills

Software integration and testing

Troubleshooting and debugging

Agile CI/CD environment

Integration and test engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Python

Perl

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Integration and Test

Location: Aurora, CO. On-site position for U.S. citizens requiring an active TS/SCI clearance without polygraph. Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200.

Position Overview

Senior Systems Engineer supports the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) program, integrating, verifying, and validating complex ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams to develop industry‑leading ground system solutions.
• Perform integration and test activities as part of an Agile Release Train.
• Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and work with engineers to resolve them.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for system verification and validation.
• Debug and troubleshoot system issues to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Support Agile program objectives, helping to meet development and delivery milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in software integration and testing within an Agile CI/CD environment.
• Hands‑on integration and test engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for software‑based systems.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Python and/or Perl.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in satellite ground system development or operations.
• Development experience in mission management or space‑based ISR platforms.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.
• Experience with Java, C++, Python, Linux, and cloud‑based environments.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work options.
• Employee assistance program, scholarship program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.