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# Principal. Systems Engineer Hardware (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Ruby, Service Pack, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Data Processing, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CO-AURORA-S75--16800-E-Centretech-Pkwy--BLDG-S75/Principal-Systems-Engineer-Hardware--Onsite-_01882677

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience

 * Experience with complex satellite ground systems, particularly previous deployment of developed systems to ground system and data processing operations for customers or the Factory
 * Experience with Data center activities and related hardware Audits and Calibration requirements
 * Experience with performing studies and provide new solutions for a hybrid approach to future Ground Terminal/data and compute environments.
 * Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance is required after Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience in the design of traditional Platform environments
 * Experience with troubleshooting applications & infrastructure on Linux and or Windows based Operating Systems
 * Experience with COTS management and implementation
 * Experience with coordinating computer resources across internal users
 * Experience with the Agile development lifecycle
 * Experience with SAFe agile processes
 * Notional Experience in Networks; SAN/NAS designs and implementation
 * Notional Experience in Security and related Security patching
 * Notional Experience with programming languages (E.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Bash)

## Description

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is seeking a Pr. Systems Engineer HW with experience in both traditional Platform design and development, and Commercial Off the Shelf COTS product management. The Pr. Systems Engineer would be engaged in the development and maintenance of existing program hardware systems, be the focal point for the COTS on the system, and general Program Lab management duties supporting various areas, ranging from Program Hardware Audits, Calibration, and general Program or lab management activities as required by the program or organization.

The Principal. Systems Engineer would be involved with development, implementation of traditional computing/network/storage systems and related deployments as required, as well as support improving the program platform's over-arching design through new emerging technologies. This includes existing operating systems and server hardware designs, as well as supporting the design and development of new modernized system architectures.

Note This position is based in Aurora CO. and may require some travel (20% or less) or on call support/overtime to support program or organizational hardware operations activities.

What You Will Do

 * You will leverage industry and company best practices and capabilities to develop and communicate implementation of platform solutions for our datacenters
 * You will maintain existing systems and related COTS components on the system to support program needs
 * You will assist with integration of the selected platforms and maintain related Program or organization lab COTS components and systems
 * You will be the focal point for the equipment room (lab) to ensure that all computer network and storage resources are properly allocated and maintained for the program's use
 * You will assist the team on resource allocation & utilization to meet program or organizational milestones
 * You will be an integral part of maintaining these systems and working with the organization's needs related to Lab Audits and calibration as defined by your leadership
 * You will ensure that the COTS stack and versioning is consistent across the platform as required; and will work with the team to make updates as necessary
 * You will travel to customer sites to assist with system updates and deliveries when necessary