Jobs at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

This onsite Senior Principal Chief Engineer role at RTX in McKinney, Texas, leads contract research and development for Advanced Electro-Optics programs within the Advanced Tactical Programs division. The position involves providing technical leadership from concept through build and test, managing program baselines, and facilitating communication between external customers and internal engineering teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing staffing, risk management, subcontract coordination, and leading technical responses to proposals. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to solve complex defense challenges while mentoring teams and driving continuous process improvement. Candidates will work within a collaborative culture that values innovation and safety, with relocation assistance available for qualified U.S. citizens holding an active Secret security clearance.

This onsite role at RTX in Tucson, Arizona, serves as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Tomahawk Modernization Test Equipment Integration effort. The position involves directing cross-functional engineering teams through the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition to system integration and delivery. Key responsibilities include managing project schedules and budgets, leading troubleshooting and failure investigations, and overseeing the design of complex test environments involving hardware, software, and simulation models. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to solve critical defense challenges within a collaborative culture rooted in safety and innovation. Candidates will work closely with systems, software, and firmware engineers to ensure mission success while mentoring team members and managing technical risks. An active U.S. government Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory prerequisites for this on-site position.

This onsite Software Engineer II role within the Connected Aviation Air Traffic Solutions department focuses on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals for critical air traffic control systems. The position involves designing, integrating, and testing IETM solutions while collaborating with a large team of engineers supporting global aviation safety. Key responsibilities include enhancing COTS software and interactive courseware, presenting technical details to customers, and managing configuration documentation in a laboratory environment. The role offers the opportunity to master advanced development tools and processes while working on high-impact projects for the FAA and Department of Defense. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional growth through exposure to leading-edge engineering disciplines.

The Program Chief Engineer role at RTX leads the S-ISR/CMPC portfolio, delivering high-impact software and hardware solutions to the Intelligence Community. This onsite position in Aurora, Colorado, requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves overseeing the technical baseline, architecture, and Agile development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include driving business capture activities, leading engineering bid reviews, managing program execution risks, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure cost and schedule efficiency. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense challenges within a culture that values safety, innovation, and collaboration, while providing access to professional development and relocation assistance.

The Program Chief Engineer role leads multiple programs within the S-ISR/CMPC portfolio at RTX, delivering high-impact software and hardware solutions to the Intelligence Community. Based onsite in Aurora, Colorado, the position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship. Key responsibilities include defining technical baselines, overseeing architecture and Agile development, leading engineering bid reviews, and managing cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. The role also involves direct customer engagement to shape future business opportunities and mentoring engineering staff. This position offers the appeal of working on complex, mission-critical defense projects with a global leader in aerospace and defense, fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and collaboration while providing opportunities for professional growth and relocation assistance.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, conducting hazard and design analyses, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system safety throughout the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include interfacing with government authorities for safety approvals, managing safety working groups, and briefing technical reviews. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national defense and security missions within a collaborative culture that values trust, innovation, and accountability. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs for complex defense systems. Key responsibilities include conducting hazard and design analyses, coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety controls, and managing safety approvals with government authorities throughout the product lifecycle. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and accountability. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The position offers relocation eligibility and the opportunity to work on critical Special Access Programs.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs for complex defense systems. Key responsibilities include conducting hazard and design analyses, coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety controls, and managing safety approvals with government authorities throughout the product lifecycle. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a collaborative culture that values innovation and accountability. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The position offers relocation eligibility and the opportunity to work on critical Special Access Programs.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design integrity. Key responsibilities include interfacing with government safety review boards, managing safety working groups, and collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineers to eliminate risks throughout the product lifecycle. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national defense and mission-critical projects with a team that values trust, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

This full-time Lead role within ABM's facility services team ensures daily operations run smoothly by supervising staff and maintaining building standards. Key responsibilities include delegating tasks, overseeing cleaning operations, managing equipment and supplies, and serving as the primary point of contact between field employees and management. The position is ideal for individuals entering or returning to the workforce, offering a supportive environment that values military experience and provides comprehensive training. The role operates on-site at assigned locations and fosters a culture focused on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

This onsite Principal Windows System Administrator role at RTX in Plano, Texas, supports critical aerospace and defense programs requiring an active Top Secret security clearance. The position involves managing heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat environments, administering SharePoint, and optimizing virtualization platforms like VMware. Key responsibilities include resolving complex L2/L3 technical issues, maintaining secure infrastructure, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance. The role appeals to engineers seeking to work on mission-critical projects that protect national security within a culture that values innovation and collaboration. While the position is primarily onsite, it offers relocation eligibility and requires up to 10% domestic travel.

This onsite Senior Program Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer role supports the Naval Power - Radar Sensor Systems team at RTX in Plano, Texas. The position involves interfacing with program teams and customers to ensure compliance with quality standards, leading root cause analysis for product issues, and managing cost of quality initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting AS9100 audits, documenting hardware quality history, and serving as a liaison for government agencies. The role appeals to engineers seeking to solve complex aerospace and defense challenges within a culture rooted in safety, trust, and innovation. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The position requires onsite presence with occasional travel to program facilities and customer locations.

This onsite Senior Principal Engineer role at RTX in Plano, Texas, focuses on architecting scalable and secure infrastructure platforms for critical aerospace and defense programs. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and involves designing automation solutions, integrating compute and network systems, and translating complex technical requirements into actionable architectures. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with DevSecOps practices, utilizing Model-Based System Engineering, and ensuring security compliance across Linux and Windows environments. The role appeals to engineers seeking to solve complex global challenges within a culture that values innovation, safety, and collaboration. It offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that help protect national security while contributing to a world-class engineering team.

This in-house role at Golden West College serves as a Financial Aid Compliance Specialist within the Financial Aid department. The position focuses on interpreting and analyzing local, state, and federal regulations to ensure institutional compliance. Key responsibilities include auditing financial aid transactions, calculating R2T4 disbursements, verifying student eligibility, and preparing accurate reports for the Department of Education. The role appeals to candidates seeking to support a diverse, inclusive campus community dedicated to equitable educational outcomes. The position is an on-campus, in-person role located in Huntington Beach, offering the opportunity to work as a subject matter expert in a collaborative environment focused on student success.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, conducting hazard and design analyses, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system safety throughout the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include managing safety working groups, briefing technical reviews, and interfacing with government authorities to secure safety approvals. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national defense and mission-critical projects while working in a collaborative culture rooted in trust and innovation. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs for complex defense systems. Key responsibilities include conducting hazard and design analyses, coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety controls, and managing safety approvals with government authorities throughout the product lifecycle. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a collaborative culture that values innovation and accountability. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs for complex defense systems. Key responsibilities include conducting hazard and design analyses, coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety controls, and managing safety approvals with government authorities throughout the product lifecycle. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a culture that values trust, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

The Program Chief Engineer role at RTX leads a portfolio of software and hardware programs for the Intelligence Community, focusing on mission-critical aerospace and defense solutions. Based onsite in Aurora, Colorado, the position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves overseeing the technical baseline, architecture, and Agile development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include driving business capture activities, leading engineering bid reviews, managing program risks and costs, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. This opportunity appeals to experienced leaders seeking to solve complex global challenges within a culture that values safety, innovation, and collaboration, while offering the chance to shape the future of national security.

This onsite Senior System Safety Engineer role is based in Aurora, Colorado, within the System Safety and Human System Integration department at Raytheon. The position focuses on developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, conducting hazard and design analyses, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system safety throughout the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include interfacing with government authorities for safety approvals, managing safety working groups, and briefing technical reviews. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national defense and mission-critical projects with a team that values trust, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The company offers relocation eligibility and a supportive culture dedicated to solving complex safety challenges.

This onsite engineering role at the Raytheon facility in Tucson, Arizona, focuses on managing digital product configurations within a mission-critical defense environment. The position involves overseeing builds and releases, facilitating change review boards, and maintaining strict control over versioning and security across the software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include administering DevSecOps tools, managing media libraries, and coordinating complex digital product releases to ensure on-time delivery. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to national security through meaningful engineering challenges while working within a culture that prioritizes safety, trust, and innovation. Success in this position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

The Effector Power Motor Controls Engineer II role is an onsite position within Raytheon's Effector Analog & Power team in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on the design and integration of robust power systems for defense applications. Key responsibilities include designing, analyzing, and simulating three-phase inverter circuitry, managing circuit card development from requirements to testing, and guiding ECAD layout activities. The position appeals to engineers seeking to contribute to national security missions while working with advanced power electronics in a collaborative environment. The role offers a distinctive 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off, opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic engineering culture, and relocation eligibility for qualified candidates.

This onsite role at Raytheon in Aurora, Colorado, combines senior engineering expertise with technical subcontract management for the Apertures and RF Team. The position focuses on leading RF hardware projects, managing resource-loaded schedules, and conducting requirement analysis and design reviews for satellite ground terminal systems. Key responsibilities include interfacing with suppliers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and presenting performance briefings to program leadership. The opportunity appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national defense missions within a multidisciplinary team that values innovation and collaboration. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship. The role offers relocation eligibility and the chance to work on meaningful, high-impact hardware systems.