Principal Systems Engineer - Space Network Management Product Owner (Arvada)

Date Posted : 2025-07-29

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. 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 :

TS / SCI without Polygraph

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Are you ready to take on a high-impact role supporting a premier satellite ground system capture effort? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer Space Network Management Product Owner to provide leadership and direction to Agile Software development teams for a large-scale satellite ground system pursuit. Your in-depth knowledge of space network management, satellite mission management and command and control systems will be critical to driving program success and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

This position is onsite in Aurora, CO, supporting the Raytheon teams response to the currently awarded preliminary design effort to develop the next-generation of satellite mission management and command and control system. This role is for the Product Owner to lead development of Space Network Management (Space Mesh) architecture and design efforts for the current phase, and subsequent full scale development if awarded.

What You Will Do

Product Owner to prioritize, lead and manage development of Space Network Management (Space Mesh) functional capabilities

Collaborate with Raytheon senior leadership, government customers, and technical Subject Matter Experts to facilitate system development

Lead a mixed team of Raytheon, subcontractors, and leased labor.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience

Agile software development experience in the role of Product Owner or Scrum Master utilizing the Atlassian Tool Suite

Experience with technical proposals and / or new business development

Qualifications We Prefer

Ability to provide technical and team leadership for a multi-company / multi-org team

Experience with 5G communication architectures and concepts

Experience with Technical Sub-Contracts Management, Network Management (Space Mesh), Test, Integration, System Engineering, Software Architecture, System Architecture, Cyber Security, Model Based Systems Engineering

Proven ability to develop solutions that meet system performance, availability, and reliability constraints

Strong track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships across all organizational levels, including government customers, program leadership, technical leads, chief engineers, and system architects

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.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance!

Learn More & Apply Now!

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Aurora, CO : https : / / careers.rtx.com / global / en / raytheon-aurora-co-location

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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