Senior Test Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer – Integration and Test (SYS) within the Systems domain, supporting one of our premier programs in the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business. In this role, you will support the integration, verification, and validation of complex systems by developing test plans and procedures, evaluating system functions and interfaces, developing test environments, and troubleshooting technical issues. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and customers to support system integration and test activities throughout the development lifecycle. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to support the development and delivery of advanced ground system solutions.

• Perform system integration and test activities as a member of an Agile Release Train (ART) team within the Systems (SYS) domain.

• Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement solutions.

• Develop and execute automated test scripts to support system verification and validation.

• Troubleshoot and debug system-level issues to ensure reliable system performance.

• Contribute to Agile development activities within a collaborative, cross-functional program environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience

• Experience supporting systems integration and testing for software products in an Agile, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment, including regression testing, test scripting, and test automation.

• Experience supporting software development within mission domains such as command and control ground systems or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.

• Hands-on experience performing systems integration and test engineering activities.

• Experience troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems or products.

• Experience working in Linux Red Hat environments and developing scripts using Python and/or Perl.

• Active and transferable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operations.

• Experience supporting mission domains such as command and control, mission management, ground systems, or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.

• Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments within an Agile development framework.

• Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Experience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.

• Experience programming in Java, C++, and/or Python, with familiarity working in Linux operating systems and cloud-based 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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