Job Information
RTX Corporation Senior Principal Systems Engineer: Systems Administrator (Onsite) in Buckley AFB, Colorado
Date Posted:
2026-04-03
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 Polygraph
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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Raytheon is seeking a Signals Analyst to join our Mission Systems Engineering team. This role requires strong analytical judgment, technical expertise in signal environments, and the ability to produce clear, actionable products. Location: Aurora, Colorado
What You Will Do
Architect, implement, and sustain complex engineering system environments supporting development, integration, and test activities.
Serve as a technical authority for system administration across multiple platforms (Linux/Windows-based environments)
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Develop, document, and enforce system administration processes, standards, and best practices.
Proactively identify system improvements, automation opportunities, and performance optimizations.
Prepare for potential leadership responsibilities by demonstrating initiative, ownership, and strategic thinking.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
Experience using Oracle Real Application Cluster, back-up and Recovery, Data Guard, and container and pluggable databases.
Experience using Oracle Weblogic Technology.
Experience using Cloudera and Big Data Solutions.
Experience with Linux command line to perform database administrations activities.
Experience troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network interfaces.
Experience with virtualization technologies, storage solutions, and system monitoring tools.
Experience leading technical efforts without direct authority.
Experience in presentations, interfacing with senior technical and program leadership.
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
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Experience with Tivoli Storage Manager
Experience with shell scripting language (i.e., csh, ksh) undefined.
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, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
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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.
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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