System Engineer I - (Onsite)
About The Position
This is an onsite entry level role located in Las Cruces, NM. We are seeking Systems Engineers to work as part of a team that performs and provides Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OM&E) Command and Control functions to our proprietary customer. Key areas of focus include Satellite Flight Operations, Mission Planning, Vehicle Operations and Engineering and Ground Systems Engineering in support of an integral 24/7 Operations environment. As such, availability for non-scheduled call-in is required and the job assignment requires working a combination of day staff and shift schedules, assigned based on the adaptable needs of the team. Systems Engineers will support operational teams as part of a larger team including many experts in their fields. Top Secret/ SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph is required prior to start. This process can take up to 15 months for issuance so Fall 2027 or later start is expected. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, radio frequency, electrical components, digital signal processing, or other related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
- Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and/or other scripting languages.
- 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.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
- Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning techniques and styles
- Proficient use of both Windows and Unix platforms
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
Responsibilities
- Learn and assist in execution of real-time command and control and mission planning activities to satisfy customer requirements.
- Document system performance.
- Interact with other team members to validate operational requirements.
- Support test activities as necessary.
- Support maintaining a 24/7 operational system up and running through procedural responses and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
