Systems Engineer II - Air & Space Defense Systems

Date Posted : 2025-10-09

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 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

Systems Engineer II

supporting one of the premier programs

within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) business unit

• . This role offers the chance to expand your expertise in requirements clarification, systems engineering analysis, algorithm development, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, and requirements validation and verification.

This position is onsite in Aurora, CO :

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What You Will Do

Provide technical analyses and define how the system works creating use cases

Decompose requirements, define system interfaces and help determine how requirements will be validated and verified by the test team

Provide engineering support for the execution of a portion of the programs test program including test processes and baseline definition, test architecture design, verification, and validation

Support regression testing across deliverable releases to the program baseline.

Support and attend technical reviews and technical interchanges in support of the program

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience

Experience in one or more

of the following areas : operations concept development; requirements management; functional analysis / synthesis; interface definition and control; verification and validation

Qualifications We Prefer

Development experience on a government contract

Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions

Good oral and written communication skills as well as good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of tools (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience in Satellite Command / Control, Mission Management or Planning

Experience with Agile tool sets (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.)

Experience working with requirements in DOORS or other requirements databases

Experience working in DevOps and / or DevSecOps in an Agile development environment

Scripting knowledge (e.g. : Python)

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 relocation eligible - relocation assistance is available

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.

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 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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