Hardware Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a Systems Engineer to work as part of a team that supports satellite communication (SATCOM) activities, in addition to enterprise hardware engineering support. This position is a part of an integral 24/7 Operations environment. Availability for non-scheduled call-ins is required. The job assignment also requires working a rotating day/night shift schedule, assigned based on the adaptable needs of the team. Location: Andrews AFB, Maryland

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in SATCOM, IT Systems and/or RF test equipment.
• Experience assigning tasks to meet technical objectives.
• Experience in problem solving in time-critical situations.
• 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

• Operations and maintenance (O&M) of complex software and hardware systems.
• Report and document anomalous performance and interact with other team members to perform corrective actions.
• Crosstrain in other assigned areas and assist with the training of other personnel on the contract team.
• Support test and/or operational activities as necessary.
• Work in elevated heights.
• Lift 50 lbs. safely.

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level