Systems Operator

Prattwhitney; Buckley (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly capable professional for an onsite role at Buckley, CO. The position supports near real-time system operations, performance monitoring, and collaborative problem solving in a security-cleared environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and bring prior experience in direct customer interaction. This role emphasizes security-focused operations and cross-functional teamwork in a demanding setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is typically required.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required for consideration.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor near real-time system status and apply problem-solving skills.
• Evaluate system problems and advise on design changes to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
• Document event logs and evaluate performance to enhance operation and data processing.
• Collaborate in a closed environment with customers and peers.
• Complete Operations Certification Process in a rotating 24/7 shift schedule.
• Provide performance metrics and readiness updates to Government customers and leadership.

Skills

Customer interaction

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Posting Information

Date Posted: 2026-09-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (External Site) 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 with Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

What You Will Do

• Monitor near real-time status of the system and applying near real-time technical problem-solving skills
• Perform and document preliminary evaluation of system problems. Advise and assist in effecting design changes to improve operational efficiency and/or reduce cost of operations
• Document and maintain operational event logs and records. Utilize technical training and/or equivalent technical experience to evaluate system performance and enhance system operation and data processing capabilities
• Work in a closed environment where frequent and direct interaction and collaboration with customers and peers
• Perform work in the near real-time decision-making environment and successfully complete required Operations Certification Process
• Provide regular performance metrics and readiness updates to Government customers and program leadership
• Perform outlined duties on a rotating 24/7, 12-hour rotating shift schedule

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• An active and in-scope TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience working in direct support of customers and with direct and frequent customer interaction

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Background in 24/7 operational environments
• Experience coordinating across government, military, and multi-contractor teams
• Experience monitoring satellite activities in a related field

Role Type

Onsite: 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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.

Application Window

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.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Affirmative Action

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 Description

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.