Systems Engr - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineer for a premier Space ISR program in Aurora, CO. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and is onsite, supporting system-level analysis, requirements management, and test architecture during the program lifecycle.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure successful verification, integration, and delivery of ISR capabilities. The position emphasizes agile practices and MBSE tools in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience supporting the systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience with government contracts in a systems engineering role
• Experience in space ISR platforms or mission management ground systems
• Understanding of Agile systems engineering practices
• Active TS/SCI clearance required before start date

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define system behavior by developing use cases and supporting system-level analysis
• Decompose requirements, define system interfaces, and determine how requirements will be verified
• Provide engineering support for test activities, including test processes and architecture design
• Support regression testing across deliverable releases
• Participate in technical reviews and technical interchange meetings

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

ConOps development

Requirements management

Interface definition and control

Agile practices

Jira/Confluence

MBSE tools (Cameo)

DOORS/requirements databases

Test execution support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MBSE (Cameo Systems Modeler)

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 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 Systems Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and define system behavior by developing use cases and supporting system-level analysis
• Decompose requirements, define system interfaces, and help determine how requirements will be validated and verified by the test team
• Provide engineering support for execution of the program’s test activities, including test processes, baseline definition, and test architecture design
• Support regression testing across deliverable releases to the program baseline
• Support and participate in technical reviews and technical interchange meetings in support of the program

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience supporting the systems engineering lifecycle, roles, and functions, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, requirements definition and management, functional analysis, or interface definition and control
• Experience supporting a government contract in a systems engineering role
• Experience supporting a project domain such as mission management ground systems or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms
• Experience with Agile principles, including Agile systems engineering practices and an understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
• Active and transferable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in an Agile development environment and with Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or similar platforms
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or other requirements databases
• Experience supporting systems integration, test, verification, and validation activities

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.

Relocation eligible.

Location: Aurora, CO.

Salary Range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Security Clearance

Active and transferable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.

Location and Availability

Location: Aurora, CO. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

Information about Security Clearances

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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.