Systems Integration and Test Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; 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, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Systems Integration and Test Engineer for on-site work in Aurora, CO. You will join an Agile team to verify, validate, and deploy satellite ground system capabilities, developing tests and troubleshooting integration issues across software and hardware interfaces.

The role requires a STEM degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems integration and test activities within Agile/CI/CD environments.
• Experience developing or executing regression testing and automated test solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems and hardware/software interfaces.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an Agile product team to deliver system integration and test solutions.
• Maintain a systems-level perspective during integration, verification, and validation of satellite ground systems.
• Execute system integration, regression, functional, and end-to-end testing throughout the SDLC.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, procedures, scripts, and automated tests for system verification.
• Identify and resolve software/hardware integration issues with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical interchange meetings, integration events, and customer demos.
• Support integration activities in secure labs to meet program requirements.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Agile

CI/CD

Java

C++

Python

Linux

AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

MBSE tools

Job description

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 Integration and Test Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business. In this role, you will work in a collaborative Agile development environment supporting the integration, verification, validation, and deployment of next-generation satellite ground systems. Your experience developing test plans and procedures, troubleshooting software and hardware integration issues, and supporting system verification activities will directly contribute to delivering mission-critical capabilities that protect our nation's most important assets.

This position is contingent upon contract award. The work is on‑site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate within an Agile product team to deliver high-quality system integration and test solutions that support program objectives and customer mission success.
• Maintain a systems-level perspective while integrating, verifying, and validating complex satellite ground system capabilities.
• Execute system integration, regression, functional, and end‑to‑end testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and automated test solutions in support of system verification and validation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software and hardware integration issues while working closely with Systems, Software, Test, and Integration Engineering teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical interchange meetings, integration events, and customer demonstrations at the conclusion of each sprint.
• Support system integration activities within secure laboratory environments while ensuring system functionality meets program and customer requirements.

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 systems integration and test activities for software-based systems within an Agile and/or CI/CD development environment.
• Experience developing or executing regression testing, test procedures, test scripts, or automated test solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems, system interfaces, or integrated hardware/software environments.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to the 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, integration, or operations environments.
• Familiarity with satellite mission domains including terrestrial networking, command and telemetry, mission planning, launch operations, flight dynamics, or on‑orbit operations.
• Experience collaborating effectively with customers, external partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with 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 automated test frameworks including Cucumber, Behave, Gherkin, Zephyr, or similar tools.
• Programming experience using Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, or Rust.
• Experience working in Linux operating systems and cloud‑based environments (AWS experience or certification is a plus).

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.

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.

• 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 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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

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.