Principal Systems Engineer - Linux

RTX•Concord, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Systems Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting the LTAMDS and GhostEye Radars. Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to work across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform system maintenance, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly. This role can be based out of Andover, MA or Tewksbury, MA.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
Experience with network equipment, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
Experience with systems software, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network design and management.
Experience using VMware or other virtual computing methods
Experience Scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible) and Kickstart
Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
Experience with generating technical documentation, such as system build plans, procedures, or technical reports.
Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification.
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
Cisco Certification, RedHat Certified Systems Administrator, VMWare or other industry relevant certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for Linux environments and network architecture, providing guidance to engineering and operations teams.
Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
Lead System Build Efforts: Develop and implement installation plans, procedures and documentation for both tactical and non-tactical system builds.
Integrate Systems: Install and integrate server hardware, network hardware, operating systems and software into tactical and simulation systems, evaluating their compatibly and functionality.
Software Installation: Install and configure commercial, government and Raytheon software applications requested by end users.
Integrate Systems: Install and integrate server hardware, network hardware, operating systems and software into tactical and simulation systems, evaluating their compatibly and functionality.
Present Findings: Present technical findings and solutions to leadership.
Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 20%) to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities, test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations.