Sr Systems Integration & Test Engineer - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon in Aurora, CO seeks a Senior Systems Engineer – Integration and Test to support ground system solutions. You will join an Agile Release Train, integrating software and hardware, and developing automated tests for verification across the development lifecycle.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, Linux, Python/Perl scripting, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure robust system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in CI/CD environments with regression testing, test scripting, and test automation.
• Experience in software development for ground systems or space ISR platforms.
• Hands-on systems integration and test engineering, including debugging activities.
• Linux Red Hat environments with Python and/or Perl scripting.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required before start date.
• Experience with satellite ground systems or space ISR programs.
• Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps in Agile contexts.
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and test automation tools (Cucumber, Gherkin, Zephyr).
• Proficiency in Java, C++, and Python; comfortable with Linux and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver advanced ground system solutions.
• Perform system integration and test activities as part of an Agile Release Train (ART).
• Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and develop solutions.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to support verification and validation.
• Troubleshoot and debug system-level issues to ensure reliable performance.
• Contribute to Agile development activities in a collaborative program environment.

Skills

Linux

Python

Java

C++

CI/CD

DevOps

Automation

Test scripting

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Gherkin

Zephyr

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Cucumber

Gherkin

Zephyr

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 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 Engineer – Integration and Test (SYS) within the Systems domain, supporting one of our premier programs in the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business. In this role, you will support the integration, verification, and validation of complex systems by developing test plans and procedures, evaluating system functions and interfaces, developing test environments, and troubleshooting technical issues. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and customers to support system integration and test activities throughout the development lifecycle. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to support the development and delivery of advanced ground system solutions.
• Perform system integration and test activities as a member of an Agile Release Train (ART) team within the Systems (SYS) domain.
• Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to support system verification and validation.
• Troubleshoot and debug system-level issues to ensure reliable system performance.
• Contribute to Agile development activities within a collaborative, cross-functional program environment.

Qualifications

• 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 supporting software development within mission domains such as command and control ground systems or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
• Hands‑on experience performing systems integration and test engineering activities.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software‑based systems or products.
• Experience working in Linux Red Hat environments and developing scripts using Python and/or Perl.
• Active and transferable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.
• Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operations.
• Experience supporting mission domains such as command and control, mission management, ground systems, or space‑based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
• Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments within an Agile development framework.
• Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, and/or Python, with familiarity working in Linux operating systems and cloud‑based environments.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligible.
• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.
• 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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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.