Principal Systems Engr – Product Owner

Date Posted:

2026-11-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75



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 without Polygraph



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Principal Systems Engineer – Product Owner to take a lead role supporting one of our premier programs in Aurora, CO. This opportunity allows you to work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers to drive innovation and deliver industry-leading ground solutions that support the critical missions of our customers.

As the Product Owner, you will serve as the primary connection between the Product Manager, Chief Engineer, and key stakeholders, owning the vision, strategy, and execution of a high-impact ground software system. You will lead a highly skilled and motivated team of engineers, combining your technical expertise with a strong sense of ownership to deliver scalable, mission-critical solutions. This is an opportunity to drive innovation, shape the future of ground systems, and play an integral role in advancing industry-leading technologies. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Own and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the ground system component, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master to plan and execute program increments in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• Translate high-level customer needs into actionable technical requirements, definitions of done, and system designs.

• Own and prioritize the team backlog, oversee sprint and program increment execution, and manage technical debt.

• Lead readiness reviews, design reviews, and presentations to customers and senior program leadership, showcasing the team's technical accomplishments.

• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, guidelines, and presentations to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience serving as a SAFe Agile Product Owner, managing complex government ground system contracts.

• Experience with satellite ground systems, operational concepts, and/or systems engineering functions such as requirements management, interface design, and technical risk management.

• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, as well as experience using telemetry data and defined metrics to guide data-driven decisions.

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing multidisciplinary systems engineering teams.

• Experience in automation, modern software factory processes, and tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.

• Experience in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.

• Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operational environments.

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.

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 CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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