Principal Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Las Cruces, NM

4d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Mission Lead to oversee satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) in a 24/7 operations environment. This role will provide leadership to a skilled O&M team responsible for Operations Planning and Command and Control activities. The Mission Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for mission operations, ensuring mission success through oversight of team performance, identifying and resolving complex challenges, and driving operational excellence. The position requires availability to work overtime, non-scheduled call-ins, and a combination of day staff and shift schedules, assigned based on mission and team needs. As a Mission Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding a team of operators, collaborating across multiple teams, prioritizing program-level objectives, and ensuring the successful execution of mission-critical operations. You will work in a dynamic and adaptable environment, with opportunities to implement innovative solutions and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
Experience leading teams or projects in a technical or operational environment.
Experience assessing and solving complex technical challenges under time-critical conditions.
Experience training and certification in an operational position
Experience interpreting and executing technical instructions, processes, and procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team in a 24/7 operations environment with a rotating shift schedule.
Working in a virtual team environment
Proficient use of both Windows and UNIX operating systems
Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, military operations, or satellite operations.
Experience with Agile methodologies and their application in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of daily mission operations plans using advanced software and hardware systems.
Serve as the primary escalation point for anomaly resolution, implementing contingency plans, and coordinating corrective actions to ensure mission continuity.
Provide technical guidance to the team by leveraging in-depth knowledge of formal procedures, hardware subsystems, and operational processes.
Lead cross-training efforts and certify team members in operational positions. Mentor and develop team members to ensure mission readiness and professional growth.
Collaborate with program leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements relevant to the supported missions.
Support testing, readiness, and training activities for new ground software and hardware systems.
Coordinate and lead interactions with mission stakeholders, including customers, factory teams, and other site personnel to ensure alignment and mission success.
Travel periodically to support cross-site collaboration, training, and mission integration activities.