Systems Engineer - Integration and Test

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer – Integration and Test supporting one of our premier programs in the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. In this role you will develop test plans and procedures, debug system functions and interfaces, build test environments, and collaborate with integration teams and customers to deliver high‑quality solutions.

• Collaborate with a cross‑disciplinary team of engineers to develop industry‑leading ground systems solutions.
• Perform integration and test activities as a member of an Agile Release Train (ART) team within the Command and Control (C2) domain.
• Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and work with engineers to drive resolution.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to support system verification and validation.
• Diagnose and debug system issues to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Support development and delivery objectives within an Agile program environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in software integration and testing within an Agile CI/CD environment.
• Experience with regression testing, test scripting, and test automation tools.
• Hands‑on integration and test engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for software‑based systems.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Python, and/or Perl.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

• Experience working in a Satellite Ground System development or operations environment.
• Development experience in mission management ground systems or space‑based ISR platforms.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, Linux, and cloud‑based environments.

Our values – Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation – guide our work to create a safer, more connected world. We offer a competitive salary range of $68,900 - $131,100 USD, relocation eligibility, and a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive compensation programs.

Aurora, CO. This is an onsite role; all required security clearance procedures will take place at our Aurora location.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.