Principal Systems Engineer - Activity Based Operations (Onsite)

RTX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking an innovative and talented Principal Systems Engineer with strong leadership skills and a demonstrated history of identifying and problem solving to join our Activity Based Operations (ABO) team. The candidate must have the ability to be a technically minded problem-solver, be able to focus on the task at hand. Location: Aurora, Colorado

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
Experience problem-solving abilities to identify potential issues, conduct thorough analysis, and drive resolution with minimal direction.
Experience in presentations and establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and other functional organizations.
Experience in program domain knowledge.
Experience with signals analysis, including processing, interpreting, and analyzing complex data sets (e.g., RF, sensor, waveform, or time-series data)
An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in organizational, interpersonal, and communication.
Experience in analytical and problem-solving
Experience with scripting and programming languages, including UNIX/Linux environments, MATLAB, Perl, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

Responsibilities

Analyze mission system performance data to provide operational insight, enabling informed prioritization of activities and mission support efforts.
Coordinate operational rhythm and execution across multiple technical workstreams to maintain alignment with program objectives and mission priorities.
Support prioritization of work and resource allocation based on operational demand, mission impact, and evolving customer needs.
Collaborate across engineering, program, and mission teams to ensure effective cross-functional coordination and timely resolution of complex system performance challenges.
Develop and maintain visibility into operational metrics, throughput, and performance indicators to support leadership awareness and data-driven decision making.
Provide clear operational briefings and status updates to customers and senior leadership regarding mission activities, performance trends, and operational risks
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, operational processes, and coordination mechanisms to increase efficiency and mission effectiveness.
Manage operational tempo by tracking activities, dependencies, and priorities across teams to ensure consistent execution and delivery of mission outcomes.