Date Posted:

2025-08-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO112: Buckley AFB 18500 East 6th Ave 18500 East 6th Avenue Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

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:

TS/SCI with Poly - 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.

Raytheon Intelligence and Space is currently seeking a Site Operations Engineer that will be based out of Aurora, CO. The selected candidate will join as a member of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program supporting 24/7 operations of a critical system. This position includes a comprehensive 20-week training course providing knowledge of a complex operational system. Upon completion of training, the employee will perform a set of 12-hour shifts and the on-the-job (OJT) checklist to earn their System Controller (SC) certification.

Job responsibilities include

Development of products and CONOPS for the 24/7 operation of a mission critical system
Troubleshooting of real-world operations issues
Trending of operational data and simulation of products and CONOPS prior to transition to operations
Maintaining systems operational state, ensuring health and safety of the systems while maximizing availability
Review or develop standard operating procedures that are executed real time on the operational system for standard events and anomaly recoveries.
Develop scripts and products to automate the operation of complex systems
Develop suites of operational products for newly delivered systems

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with Linux and/or shell commands/scripting languages
Experience with troubleshooting and providing support to high-availability operational system(s)
Experience with developing and maintaining operational procedures and schedules

Qualifications We Prefer

Ability to make decisions under high pressure to sustain basic system operations.
Ability to work within a multi-contractor "badge-less" team environment
Experience with hardware and/or software systems used for real-time system control.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, Power, Thermal, Control and/or Communication systems design and operational use.
Knowledge of networking protocols, NIS/NIS+, LDAP & NFS Ability to complete necessary trainings to perform the job
Ability to travel on occasion (both domestic and internationally)
Self-motivating with the ability to proactively complete assigned tasks.
Familiarity with an operational site environment

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

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.
Please consider the following role type definitions 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.
Location Information: This position is for an onsite role in Aurora, CO

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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