Date Posted:
2026-07-01
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer – Operations and Maintenance supporting one of our premier programs within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. As part of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) organization, your experience with operations, troubleshooting, and direct interaction with multiple contractors and government personnel will be critical to success.
What You Will Do
Manage baseline software installations and deployments into operational environments
Collaborate with System Administrators to maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development and test environments
Monitor, track, and report system availability, performance metrics, and operational workloads
Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve system anomalies, and support system recovery efforts
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and resolve systems engineering, integration, and operational activities
Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings and provide backup support to technical leadership as needed
Support a 24/7 operational environment through occasional on-call responsibilities, with infrequent travel (1–2 times per year) as required
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8+ years of relevant prior experience
Experience in systems engineering, particularly within operations and maintenance environments
Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery efforts
Experience supporting program operations utilizing mission system software
Experience with software patching and full software deployment activities
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience supporting Mission Operations and Maintenance activities
Experience with satellite ground system development or operations
Experience in mission management, command and control systems, or space-based ISR platforms
Experience working in Linux environments (especially Red Hat), with programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience with Oracle or similar database technologies
Experience developing solutions that meet system performance, availability, and reliability requirements
Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multi-disciplined teams, including government customers, program leadership, technical leads, chief engineers, system architects, and other cross-functional stakeholders
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
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
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.
This position requires a security clearance. 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:
Location: Aurora, CO:Raytheon Aurora Location Information
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.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
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.
