Operations and Maintenance Team Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-BUCKLEY-SFB-CUST ~ 18500 E 6th Ave ~ BUCKLEY SFB (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:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a highly capable Operations and Maintenance Team Lead to oversee and coordinate the performance of four 24/7 Operations and Maintenance crews. This role integrates repair and maintenance engineering, field service execution, and frontline leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and people leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement. Location: Aurora, CO

What You Will Do

In this role, you will lead both people and systems to ensure continuous, high-performance operations:

• Oversee and direct four rotating 24/7 Operations and Maintenance crews supporting distributed antennas and associated ground systems
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance and operational activities across multiple assets, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system availability
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for large antenna structures, drive systems, RF signal chains, control electronics, and support systems
• Respond to and manage system anomalies, equipment failures, and environmental impacts (e.g., weather-related issues) to restore operations quickly
• Apply maintenance engineering principles to troubleshoot and repair complex electromechanical systems, including antenna positioning, calibration, and signal integrity
• Ensure precise calibration and alignment of antennas and instrumentation to meet stringent operational and scientific or communication specifications
• Maintain and analyze detailed maintenance and performance records to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for reliability improvements
• Oversee field service activities, including installation, upgrades, modifications, and decommissioning of antenna systems and associated infrastructure
• Act as the on-site technical liaison for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and service agreements
• Manage logistics, spare parts, provisioning, and configuration control for critical system components
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and maintainability
• Develop, mentor, and manage team members, including performance management, training, and succession planning

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing technical teams
• Experience in maintenance, operations, or field service in complex technical environments (e.g., RF systems, satellite communications, large mechanical systems)
• Experience with electromechanical systems, including motors, drives, control systems, and/or RF signal systems
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining large, complex equipment in a high-availability environment
• Experience maintaining technical documentation, maintenance logs, and compliance records
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance with C.I. polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with large antenna systems, satellite ground stations, or radio astronomy facilities
• Experience with RF systems, signal processing, and antenna calibration techniques
• Experience working in remote or outdoor technical environments
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, condition monitoring)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering certification
• Experience managing statement-of-work (SOW) or contract-driven operations
• Experience in government, research, aerospace, or defense-related operations

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!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense.
• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
  •  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
• Location Information: This position is for an onsite role in Aurora, CO

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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