Date Posted:

2025-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO550: 730 Irwin Avenue, SchrieverAFB 730 Irwin Avenue Schriever AFB, Schriever Air Force Base, CO, 80912 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

As a Principal Systems Engineer on the Warfighter Support Team, you will join a small team of engineers working in a dynamic environment, performing a diverse set 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 works on-site at the Missile Defense Agency / Sensors Warfighter Support (MDA/SNW) organization at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO. Remote and hybrid work are not options for this role.

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

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 & implements technology roadmaps.

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an Onsite role in Schriever AFB, Colorado

What You will Do :

You will support various warfighter organizations.
You will support education of the Combatant Commands, including Sensor Manager Cells, on radar capabilities.
You will oversee Wargames and Exercises as you participate in planning conferences, technical interchange meetings, system testing, and assist as the radar subject matter expert (SME) during implementation.
You will contribute to the larger Missile Defense System (MDS) community.
You will support real world situations in support of warfighter needs.
You will be involved with analyzing radar data.
You will travel up to 10% of your time, both domestically and internationally, to meet program requirements

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and eight (8) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in the following areas:
- Radar experience with a background in the Missile Defense System.
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally in this role.
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

Qualifications We Prefer :

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
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
Military experience
Current Department of Defense Clearance

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

","cityStateZipCode":"Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, 80912","locale":"en_GLOBAL","roleType":"Onsite","title":"Principal Systems Engineer -- Warfighter Support Team – (P4 – Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering – Schriever AFB, CO)","description1":"