Skillbridge: Sr Prin Systems Engineer Intern

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?  

 

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.  

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.  

 

Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development.  

Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our SkillBridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here.  

 

This SkillBridge opportunity is with Raytheon.

 

RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. 

 

To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements:  

• Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces   

• Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29.  

• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.  
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
  
  

What You Will Do

Training & mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, analyze, simulate, and evaluate satellite communications systems and end-to-end communication architectures.

• Analyze and evaluate space- and ground-based command and control architectures, interfaces, operational concepts, and performance requirements, including the employment of electronic warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Model and assess communications system resilience in the presence of interference, jamming, spoofing, congestion, and other electronic warfare conditions.

• Develop, model, and assess satellite communications links for space-to-ground and space-to-space systems.

• Support system requirements development and system architecture development.

Qualifications You Must Have

•Must be eligible to participate in DoW SkillBridge

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant prior experience.

• Experience engaging with customers and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.

• Experience leading technical teams from program startup through requirements sell-off.

• Experience developing technical plans, operational concepts (OPSCON/CONOPs), and analyses supporting satellite operations.

• Experience in satellite communications, aerospace communications, RF systems, or related engineering disciplines.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with complex communications link modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.

• Experience with spacecraft command and control, telemetry, tracking, and communications systems.

• Experience with electronic warfare concepts and their effects on airborne or space-based communications systems.

• Experience analyzing system-level performance and translating mission needs into technical requirements.

• A master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.

• Experience with satellite communications standards, waveforms, protocols, or ground systems.

• Experience with resilient, anti-jam, low-probability-of-intercept (LPI), low-probability-of-detection (LPD), or frequency-agile communications.

• Knowledge of space-ground interfaces, mission operations, and spacecraft bus or payload architectures.

• Experience with RF propagation, atmospheric effects, orbital dynamics, Doppler analysis, and antenna systems.

• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, interface control development, verification and validation, and technical baseline management.

• Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, or commercial space programs.

What we offer  

SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time.  

  

Learn More & Apply Now!  

What is my role type: Onsite

  

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

#SkillBridge  

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.

IAW DoDI 1322.29, as a SkillBridge participant, you will not be an RTX employee and will remain under the administrative control of your military chain of command. Therefore, you will not receive any form of compensation for your work. Additionally, any type of benefits that the company offers its regular employees such as, but not limited to, health benefits, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, and retirement benefits, will not be available to SkillBridge participants.

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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