Sr Prin Systems Engineer – EW Pillar Lead

Date Posted:
2026-09-28


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:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance


Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret


Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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 Senior Principal Systems Engineer – EW Pillar Lead supporting one of our premier programs in Aurora, CO, where your knowledge of requirements, architecture and design elaboration, systems engineering analyses, interface definition and control, and customer engagement will be put to good use. In this role, you will support capabilities and feature elaboration, system interface definition, integration and test, technical issue resolution, system anomaly investigations, and alignment across program management and engineering teams. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.
What You Will Do
• Support capabilities and feature elaboration, system interface definition, and determination of how system functional capability and performance will be validated and verified by the test team
• Support teams that analyze and define how the system works and create system use cases
• Support execution of the integration and test program
• Support identification of technical issues during software and hardware integration and collaborate with engineers to drive solutions to closure
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and execution
• Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget
• Support investigation of system anomalies to identify root cause
• Support and attend 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) in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, roles, and functions, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Concept of Operations (ConOps) development, capability and feature elaboration and management, Program Increment support, functional analysis, or interface definition and control
• Experience supporting a government contract
• Experience in a technical leadership role
• Active and transferable DoD TS/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience with Mission operations strong customer relations skills
• Development experience in the project domain, such as mission management large-scale ground systems or space-based ISR platforms
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and with Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Experience with requirements management in DOORS or other requirements databases, along with strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
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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