Senior Systems Engineer-Shift Lead (Onsite)

RTX•Aurora, CO

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world’s 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer-Shift Lead, where you will provide technical leadership, daily operational coordination, and mission execution oversight in support of systems critical to national security. This onsite position supports a 24/7 mission environment and requires strong leadership, technical expertise, customer engagement, and the ability to make timely decisions in a dynamic operational setting. Location: Aurora, CO (Buckley)

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
Experience in performing maintenance, operations, or field service in complex technical environments (e.g., RF systems, satellite communications, large mechanical systems, industrial equipment, or similar).
Experience with system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analysis.
LET 2, LET 4, and LET 5 Operator certifications in equipment operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintaining operational readiness.
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 serving as a Shift Lead or in a technical leadership role within a 24/7 mission-critical operations and maintenance environment.
Experience in LET preventive maintenance procedures, equipment operation, system troubleshooting, and maintaining operational readiness.
Experience leading anomaly response efforts, troubleshooting equipment failures, coordinating technical resources, and restoring system functionality during mission-impacting events.
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel while promoting teamwork, accountability, and procedural compliance.
Experience in configuration management, technical documentation, maintenance records, operational procedures, and equipment change control.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day shift operations, coordinate personnel assignments, prioritize maintenance activities, and ensure operational tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with mission requirements.
Demonstrate proficiency in LET preventive maintenance activities, ensuring maintenance requirements are properly planned, coordinated, executed, and documented in accordance with established technical procedures.
Monitor equipment performance, identify emerging reliability concerns, and coordinate corrective actions to sustain system availability and minimize operational downtime.
Support rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Safely ascending and working at heights using ladders and elevated work platforms.
Handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and performing physically intensive tasks in various environments.