Principal Systems Engineer - Warfighter Support Team – (P4 – Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering – Schriever AFB, CO)

Date Posted:

2025-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO203: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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.

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 wide 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.

This is an Onsite role in Schriever AFB, Colorado

What You Will Do:

• You must be willing to travel domestically and internationally in this role.

• 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 of engineering experience

• Radar experience in Missile Defense Systems

• Active and transferable 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 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

• 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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 

• 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA) an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudica