Intern Hardware Integration Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Date Posted:
2026-08-03
Country:
United States of America Location:
US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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 without Polygraph Security Clearance Status: 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Integration and Test Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business. In this role, you will work in a collaborative Agile development environment supporting the integration, verification, validation, and deployment of next-generation satellite ground systems. Your experience developing test plans and procedures, troubleshooting software and hardware integration issues, and supporting system verification activities will directly contribute to delivering mission-critical capabilities that protect our nation's most important assets. This position is contingent upon contract award. The work is on-site in Aurora, CO. What You Will Do * Collaborate within an Agile product team to deliver high-quality system integration and test solutions that support program objectives and customer mission success.
* Maintain a systems-level perspective while integrating, verifying, and validating complex satellite ground system capabilities.
* Execute system integration, regression, functional, and end-to-end testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
* Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and automated test solutions in support of system verification and validation.
* Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software and hardware integration issues while working closely with Systems, Software, Test, and Integration Engineering teams.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical interchange meetings, integration events, and customer demonstrations at the conclusion of each sprint.
* Support system integration activities within secure laboratory environments while ensuring system functionality meets program and customer requirements. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
* Experience supporting systems integration and test activities for software-based systems within an Agile and/or CI/CD development environment.
* Experience developing or executing regression testing, test procedures, test scripts, or automated test solutions.
* Experience troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems, system interfaces, or integrated hardware/software environments.
* Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer * Experience supporting satellite ground system development, integration, or operations environments.
* Familiarity with satellite mission domains including terrestrial networking, command and telemetry, mission planning, launch operations, flight dynamics, or on-orbit operations.
* Experience collaborating effectively with customers, external partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering or digital test methodologies.
* Experience using Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
* Experience with automated test frameworks including Cucumber, Behave, Gherkin, Zephyr, or similar tools.
* Programming experience using Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, or Rust.
* Experience working in Linux operating systems and cloud-based environments (AWS experience or certification is a plus).
What We Offer * Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
* Relocation eligible. Learn More & Apply Now! * 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.
* 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
* Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms