Principal Systems Ops Engineer

RTX•Las Cruces, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring a Principal Systems Operations Engineer to support a premier program within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. The role is part of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) organization and applies systems operations, troubleshooting, and stakeholder-engagement experience to mission-critical operations. The position is onsite in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and supports 24/7 operations, including off-hours call-in support as needed. The successful candidate will manage baseline installations, monitor and report system availability and performance, troubleshoot operational issues, support system recovery, and coordinate operational work across cross-functional teams. They will also represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings and provide backup support to technical leadership. An active, transferable U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation is eligible. The salary range is $107,500–$204,500.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in systems engineering, particularly in operations and maintenance environments.
Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery.
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required prior to start.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment.
Experience in satellite ground system development or operations.
Experience with mission management ground systems or space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
Experience with Linux environments, particularly Red Hat.
Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
Experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure technologies.
Experience with Oracle or similar database technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage baseline installations into operational environments.
Monitor, track, and report system availability and performance metrics.
Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve anomalies, and support system recovery efforts.
Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc availability and performance reports.
Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings.
Support the resolution of systems engineering, integration, and operational issues.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute operational activities.
Monitor, track, and manage operational workloads.
Provide backup support to technical leadership during meetings and briefings.
Support 24/7 operations, including off-hours call-in support as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
Relocation eligibility