Principal Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager

Principal Systems Engineer – Control Account Manager

Location:

Aurora, CO (on‑site). Security clearance:
Active Top Secret required. U.S. citizenship required.

• Serve as the cost, schedule, and technical performance owner for assigned control accounts.
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and execution, including cost and schedule variance analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and baseline change control.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in program performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Use data‑driven insights, performance metrics, and forecasts to support decision‑making and course correction strategies.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and program success.
• Work closely with Integrated Product Team leads and cross‑functional stakeholders to provide a holistic view of program execution.
• Prepare and present financial and performance data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
• Contribute to development of all EVM‑related deliverables and associated program performance metrics, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and Government Surveillance Reviews, and work toward EVMS certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience in program management, project control, or CAM roles.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and related tools (Planning/Scheduling, IMP/IMS, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts or EAC).
• Experience with metrics and forecasting tools to monitor performance and support decision‑making.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued Top Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred:
  Experience serving as a Scrum Master or similar Agile leadership role.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Agile software development using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting complex satellite ground systems, especially command‑and‑control functionality.
• Preferred:
  Systems, Test, or Software Engineering experience on large‑scale government software development contracts.

• Competitive salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs (if applicable).
• Relocation eligible.
• Work in a culture that values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.