Principal Specialist, HR Employee Partner in Software Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-07-30



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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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. 

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.

At Raytheon, we are dedicated to innovating and advancing technologies that protect and connect the world. As a leading aerospace and defense company, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Our success starts with our people, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help drive our mission forward.    

If you are ready to explore new possibilities, challenge yourself, and contribute to meaningful work, we invite you to join our team. Bring your passion, skills, and commitment to a company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.  

Raytheon is seeking a proven, high performing Principal Specialist, HR Employee Partner (HREP). The HREP will have responsibility for the execution of HR processes and activities to support designated customer groups within the Software Engineering Organization. In this dynamic and fast-paced role you will partner and collaborate with the HREP Manager and business leaders to understand the business strategies and objectives while applying HR solutions in a proactive manner, consistent with the Human Resources vision and mission.

What You Will Do

• The Principal Specialist, HR Partner will have responsibility for the execution of HR processes and activities to support designated customer groups.
• Models Employee Advocacy behavior and serves as a trusted advisor to front, mid-level leaders, senior leaders and employees. Serves as a partner focusing on brokering solutions to business problems
• Executes critical HR processes, including compensation, performance management and talent acquisition
• Collaborates with Center of Excellence Partners
• Models consistent application of Raytheon HR policies to mitigate risk and ensure equitable solutions
• Drives Talent Management strategies to include workforce planning, succession planning, knowledge transfer and high-potential development
• Communicate and implement proactive strategies pertaining to employee relations, training, leadership development, employee communications in support of strategic objectives
• Investigates and resolves Employee Relations issues and complaints and Ethics-related case investigations.  Focuses on maintaining a positive employee relations environment and culture
• Ability to work onsite in Aurora, CO, Richardson, TX or McKinney, TX as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in handling employee relations issues
• Experience leading HR related programs such as Compensation, Performance Management, and Succession planning

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build relationships with a broad range of styles at all levels, clearly and articulately present ideas, and influence decision-making
• Strong business acumen and business perspective
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Demonstrated integrity and strong judgment
• Interpret and consistently apply HR policies to mitigate risk and ensure equitable solutions\

What We Offer
Our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—shape everything we do. We provide an environment where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional) 

• 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.

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 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.

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