2026 Full-time - NCF Systems Engineer I (Meteorologist)

RTX • Silver Spring, MD

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Meteorological Systems Engineer to support NOAA's Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) program in College Park, MD, to work with cutting-edge technology as a provider to the National Weather Service. It is the corner-stone of a multi-year modernization program allowing revolutionary improvements to the National Weather Service (NWS) products and services. It is a high visibility program of great importance to the United States government and to the Nation. The program is a technological wonder that consists of a nationwide network of approximately 160 sophisticated data collection and processing National Weather Service sites. The sites are linked with a state-of-the-art communications system so that the meteorologist and hydrologists are prepared to provide the most accurate forecasts in the quickest time possible. Candidates with strong experience with proprietary weather systems and LINUX background are needed to support the monitor and control functions of the NWS Network Control Facility (NCF). The NCF is a 24x7x365 facility providing Help Desk Type Support and Network Operations support to the Weather Forecast Offices, NWS National Centers, and River Forecast Centers. The ideal candidate will be a highly enthusiastic team member excited about providing front line customer support for an operational system. In this position the candidate will have the opportunity to directly support the customer in troubleshooting this critical system.

Requirements

• Must hold, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Meteorology or a closely related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field by the start of summer 2026.
• This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking toward problem solving in time-critical situations
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule including day, evening/nights and weekends (12 hour shifts: 4 days working, 4 days off rotation) with occasional presence in the office (about once per week)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working a rotating shift schedule
• Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning/teaching styles
• Working in a virtual team environment
• Knowledge of RedHat Linux
• Knowledge of PostGres
• Knowledge of Problem Solving, JAVA, Python
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Previous internship experience

Responsibilities

• Correct site processes and interface system issues, wide area network (WAN) problems and satellite broadcast problems.
• Independently detect and troubleshoot failures
• Interact with forecast office personnel and third party vendors for site support
• Accurately document all actions taken and provide customer feedback.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level