Raytheon Technologies

Principal Product Owner Systems Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • Prior experience as a Product Owner or similar Agile role in software development.
  • Proficiency in decomposing capabilities into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
  • Experience in Agile development environments involving sprint planning and backlog refinement.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance required upon start.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain product backlog, prioritizing user stories for execution.
  • Decompose capabilities into actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
  • Validate completed work against acceptance criteria and approve story completion.
  • Collaborate with Scrum Master and Product Manager for sprint preparations.
  • Coordinate dependencies with other Product Owners across Agile Release Train.
  • Support planning and reviews during key Agile milestones.
  • Incorporate systems engineering and cybersecurity requirements into backlog priorities.

Benefits

  • Company values emphasize Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation support available for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-07-15
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 Product Owner supporting one of our premier programs within the Mission Engineering and Platform & Security Integration (PSI) Agile Release Train (ART). In this role, you will lead story definition, backlog prioritization, and work planning for an Agile development team, ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with program objectives. You will partner closely with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, software engineers, and systems engineers to maintain a healthy backlog that enables continuous delivery of mission-critical capabilities. This position is contingent upon contract award. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do
  • Own and maintain the team-level product backlog, ensuring user stories are prioritized, refined, and ready for execution.
  • Decompose capabilities and features into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria that support mission and customer objectives.
  • Validate completed work against acceptance criteria and approve story completion.
  • Partner with the Scrum Master, Product Manager, and engineering teams to prepare upcoming sprints while maintaining long-term backlog health.
  • Coordinate cross-team dependencies with other Product Owners to ensure alignment across Agile Release Train (ART) teams.
  • Support capability elaboration, sprint planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint reviews, and technical program milestones.
  • Incorporate systems engineering, integration, cybersecurity, and platform requirements into team-level backlog priorities.
  • Communicate backlog priorities, team progress, risks, and dependencies to Product Management, Release Train Engineering (RTE), and program leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience serving as a Product Owner, Backlog Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Engineer, or similar Agile role supporting software development.
  • Experience decomposing capabilities and features into user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria and maintaining Agile product backlogs.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Program Increment (PI) Planning.
  • 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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), or other large-scale Agile development environments.
  • Experience collaborating with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Systems Engineers, and software development teams.
  • Experience translating customer, operator, or mission needs into prioritized user stories and backlog items.
  • Experience supporting systems engineering, mission capability development, or platform-based architectures.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional dependencies across integration, cybersecurity, platform, and software engineering teams.
  • Experience using Agile collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar backlog management platforms.
  • Experience supporting technical reviews, customer demonstrations, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and release planning 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
  • Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location


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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

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Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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