Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware Engineering) (Onsite)

RTX•Alexandria, VA

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•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 worlds 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 Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware Engineering) to support satellite communication (SATCOM) operations and maintenance (O&M) and ground systems engineering. In this role, you will also act as a subject matter expert for future communication system designs, projects, and upgrades. Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
Experience in SATCOM operations, sustainment, or theory.
Experience with IT systems (servers, desktop computers, routers, switches) and SATCOM-related test equipment (spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators).
Experience in presentations.
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

SATCOM O&M experience (military, defense contractor, or commercial)
Experience in Windows and Linux
Experience with facility support systems for SATCOM systems (power, HVAC, IDS, etc.)
CompTIA Security+ certification or higher
COMSEC experience

Responsibilities

Conduct system fault isolation, real-time system restoration, discrepancy report resolution, O&M training/mentoring, procedure development, data collection, and trend analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to validate operational performance and capabilities.
Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new concepts that provide value to our customers.
Support integration and testing efforts as required.
Perform O&M activities in environments, including data centers and outdoor locations. This may involve tasks such as climbing stairs, working at heights, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and operating in non-climate-controlled spaces.
While this is primarily a day-shift position, participation in a 24/7 operations environment may require off-duty call-in support on a rotating basis.