Operations and Maintenance Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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​

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician. Join a team responsible for operating and maintaining national security mission system critical infrastructure. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to troubleshoot complex equipment, solve technical challenges, and work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. Location: Aurora, CO

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on national security mission system critical infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and respond to equipment anomalies, failures, and environmental impacts (such as weather-related events) to restore operational capability.
• Maintain configuration control by accurately documenting equipment changes and verifying hardware and software baselines.
• Support 24/7 operations as required, including rotating shifts, emergency response, and on-call assignments when necessary.
• Safely ascend and work at heights using ladders, antenna structures, and elevated work platforms.
• Handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and performing physically intensive tasks in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience performing maintenance, operations, or field service in complex technical environments (e.g., RF systems, satellite communications, large mechanical systems, industrial equipment, or similar)
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer  

• Experience following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, OSHA requirements, and established safety procedures
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, RF test equipment, or similar diagnostic tools.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities, equipment status, troubleshooting actions, and technical records in accordance with established procedures
• Experience working with rotating equipment, servo systems, motors, gearboxes, drive systems, or large mechanical assemblies.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respectability, 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.

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