Principal Systems Engr – Product Owner

2026-11-09

United States of America

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Onsite

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​

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience serving as a SAFe Agile Product Owner, managing complex government ground system contracts.

• Experience with satellite ground systems, operational concepts, and/or systems engineering functions such as requirements management, interface design, and technical risk management.

• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, as well as experience using telemetry data and defined metrics to guide data-driven decisions.

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary systems engineering teams.

• Experience in automation, modern software factory processes, and tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr.

• Experience in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.

• Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operational environments.

TS/SCI without Polygraph

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 are seeking a dynamic and driven Principal Systems Engineer – Product Owner to take a lead role supporting one of our premier programs in Aurora, CO. This opportunity allows you to work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers to drive innovation and deliver industry-leading ground solutions that support the critical missions of our customers.

As the Product Owner, you will serve as the primary connection between the Product Manager, Chief Engineer, and key stakeholders, owning the vision, strategy, and execution of a high-impact ground software system. You will lead a highly skilled and motivated team of engineers, combining your technical expertise with a strong sense of ownership to deliver scalable, mission-critical solutions. This is an opportunity to drive innovation, shape the future of ground systems, and play an integral role in advancing industry-leading technologies. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO.

• Own and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the ground system component, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master to plan and execute program increments in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• Translate high-level customer needs into actionable technical requirements, definitions of done, and system designs.

• Own and prioritize the team backlog, oversee sprint and program increment execution, and manage technical debt.

• Lead readiness reviews, design reviews, and presentations to customers and senior program leadership, showcasing the team's technical accomplishments.

• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, guidelines, and presentations to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.

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