Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - RDC Warfighter Support Team

Date Posted:
2025-12-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CO505: 720 Irwin Ave, Schriever AFB 720 Irwin Avenue Schriever AFB, Schriever Air Force Base, CO, 80912 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.Security Clearance:
Secret - Current

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.

You will also be part of a larger Raytheon team within the Systems Engineering Directorate, which provides, develops, and maintains high fidelity performance simulations, executes system performance analysis (including pre-flight prediction, post flight matching, and verification and validation), aids new business initiatives and develops & executes technology roadmaps. As an Engineer on the Warfighter Support Team, you will join a small team of engineers working in a dynamic environment, performing a wide array of technical and support tasks. You will provide direct support to various warfighter communities relating to Missile Defense System (MDS) sensors. The team is involved in various areas such as warfighter education, Wargames and Exercises, radar analysis, capability deployment, operational support, threat modeling, radar educational videos, etc.

This position requires domestic and international travel as an integral part of supporting warfighters and associated organizations.

This is an Onsite role with a primary work location at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

What You Will Do

• You will support various warfighter organizations.
• You will support radar education of the Combatant Commands and, in particular, Sensor Manager Cells on radar capabilities.
• You will oversee Wargames and Exercises as you participate in planning conferences, technical interchange meetings, and system testing, and assist as the radar subject matter expert (SME) during execution.
• You will contribute to the larger Missile Defense System (MDS) community & will support real world situations in support of warfighter needs.
• You will be involved with analyzing operational radar data.
• You will travel domestically and internationally in this role at approximately 25% to meet program requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with radar systems and a background in the Missile Defense Systems or a related field
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience traveling internationally and/or domestically to support business needs
• Missile Defense experience, and knowledge of MDA elements and fielding configurations
• Experience with Radar Analysis
• Prior Military experience

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.
• 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.
• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position

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Clearance Information: Clearance Information: 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 US Department of State government website here: ;br>
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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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