Optical Transport Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-9970-CUST ~ 9970 Federal Dr ~ FEDERAL (External Site) 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: Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

About the Company

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program.
• Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites.
• Travel to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently troubleshoot issues, and provide status updates to program personnel.
• Perform deployment activities at alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, Alaska, Guam, Europe, and other sites as necessary.
• Apply expertise in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs to resolve complex challenges.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and stakeholders, using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Visio to present information clearly and effectively.
• Thrive in a collaborative and agile environment, contributing to the success of the team and the program.

What You Will Learn

Develop expertise with a variety of technologies, including multi-vendor switching, routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment. Enhance your communication and presentation skills using Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Strong knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with firewalls, including Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
• Knowledge of UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Active 8140 Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top-Secret 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

• Previous experience with command-and-control system application development, including message translation software.
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing technologies, including Juniper, Cisco, WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Expertise in Agile Methodology, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve project objectives.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking progress.
• Demonstrated skills in risk management, including identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
• Experience in requirements management, including decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.