Lead Systems Engineer - TS / SCI Required

Date Posted : 2025-08-19

Country : United States of America

Location : CO102 : 16800 E Centretech Pkwy, Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement : 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 : TS / SCI without Polygraph

Join Raytheon and become part of a legacy that's dedicated to helping our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. With over 100 years of experience, we apply our renowned engineering expertise to tackle today's critical missions and stay ahead of emerging threats. Our team is passionate about addressing complex challenges to create a safer, more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer contributing to one of the premier programs within our Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) business unit. This role will enhance your skills in requirements clarification, systems engineering analysis, algorithm development, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, as well as requirements validation and verification. Your contributions will be vital to the program's success.

What You Will Do

Conduct technical analyses and define system operations by creating detailed use cases.

Break down complex requirements, define system interfaces, and assist in determining how requirements are validated and verified by the testing team.

Provide essential engineering support throughout various phases of the program’s testing initiative, including defining test processes, test architecture design, and executing verification and validation steps.

Assist with regression testing across deliverable releases to ensure quality and consistency with the program baseline.

Participate in, and contribute to, technical reviews and interchanges promoting program development.

Qualifications You Must Have

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) along with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Expertise in : operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis / synthesis, interface definition and control, verification and validation processes.

Development experience within a government contract environment.

Possession of an active TS / SCI U.S. government issued security clearance prior to your start date with the ability to obtain a Polygraph afterwards.

Qualifications We Prefer

In-depth knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, including roles and responsibilities.

Strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience with Satellite Command / Control, Mission Management or Planning.

Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.

Experience with requirements databases like DOORS.

Experience in DevOps and / or DevSecOps within an Agile development framework.

Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python).

What We Offer

Our values drive our performance and commitment to a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we are dedicated to : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance!

Full-Time, Onsite Position in Aurora, CO

Role Type Definition :

Onsite : This role requires employees to work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees who are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is $82,000 - $164,000. The salary range is a good faith estimate that represents all levels of experience. RTX evaluates various factors when extending an offer, including the position, function, associated responsibilities, a candidate's work history, location, education / training, and key skills. Hired candidates may benefit from multiple benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Opportunities for incentives may also be available based on performance and specific conditions.

RTX is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other state or federal protected class.