Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RI&S) is seeking motivated System Engineers for classified programs. In this role, you will work with an amazing team of talented system and software engineers who are leading the industry in ground system solutions.  These programs provide development, integration, operations and sustainment for next generation, cutting-edge satellite ground software. 

Systems Engineers provide technical direction and clarification of requirements to software development teams & test personnel, perform system engineering analyses including trade studies, algorithm development, requirements definition and derivation, interface definition, and requirement validation and verification. Systems Engineers support definition of operations concepts and procedure planning / development, interface with personnel from other organizations, and represent the program at technical interchange meetings.  Systems Engineers also participate in daily program scrum meetings and provide status on assigned Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks.

Location: Aurora, CO 
Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Security Clearance:  An Active and In-Scope TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $20,000 for a candidate with an Active TS/SCI clearance that can be verified when hired at RI&S.

Your responsibilities may include any or all the following:
    • Developing and maintaining Requirements, Algorithm Description Documents and User Manuals
    • Performing functional decomposition of requirements to meet system and domain level needs
    • Participating in system engineering artifact reviews
    • Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies
    • Defining external and internal interfaces
    • Managing and maintaining assigned documents in accordance with established systems engineering and configuration management procedures
    • Providing clarification of requirements to the software development team
    • Supporting the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEI&T) team in preparation and conduct of program reviews
    • Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones

Required Skills:
    • Knowledge of systems engineering roles and functions, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas: operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis/synthesis, interface definition and control, and/or verification and validation
    • Able to determine and develop approaches to solutions
    • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of tools (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:
    • Experience in Satellite Command/Control, Mission Management or Flight Dynamics domain
    • Development experience on a government contract
    • Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps development methods
    • Understanding of automation techniques
    • Experience with MATLAB
    • Experience with Python or other scripting languages
    • Experience working with requirements in DOORS or other requirements database
    • Experience leading a diverse engineering team
    • Experience working in a multi-discipline environment

Education and Experience Requirements: 
10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Typically STEM focused - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics); OR
8 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (Typically STEM focused - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. 
“In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $107,000 to $225,000; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.”

Employee Referral Award Eligibility:  Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.