Raytheon Technologies

Fire Protection Principal Specialist

Raytheon Technologies$82K — $164K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Fire Alarm Systems, including programming and testing requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of Massachusetts and national building codes, NFPA codes, and FM design standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management and compliance of fire protection systems
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local fire codes
  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members
  • Conduct system evaluations and recommend actions to senior management
  • Review fire protection drawings for compliance standards

Benefits

  • Parental leave, including paternal leave
  • Flexible work schedules and environments
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Career development and recognition programs
  • Health, wellness, and retirement benefits
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2025-08-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

The following position is to join our Enterprise Services team:

RTX Enterprise Services - Real Estate Solutions has an opening for a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility but also includes responsibilities for other Northeast locations. Manages the fire protection systems to ensure that all fire alarm, fire prevention and suppression systems are compliant and at the highest state of readiness. Interfaces with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering to complete tasks. Responsible for the conceptual design, detailed design contracting, installation contracting, and acceptance testing of various fire protection systems. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of FM Insurance Programs and Company protocols specifically related to maintaining RTX fire protection programs.

What You Will do:
  • Subject matter expertise of Fire Protection Systems
  • Responsible to meet all RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.
  • Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.
  • Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.
  • Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
  • Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.
  • Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives
  • Provide team leadership based on your technical knowledge and ability to routinely develop cost effective solutions over a range of complex issues while ensuring solutions are innovative and consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.
  • Liaison with local fire departments
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties


Qualifications You Must Have
  • At least 5 years' experience and field knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Alarm System Programming, Fire Alarm System Testing Requirements, and NFPA 72 installation knowledge and experience of one of the two following fire protection fields: Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action) or Specialty Suppression Systems (CO2, Halon, FM200, Novec, Inergen, Wet Chemical, Dry Chemical...)T
  • This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree in EE, ME or related field a minimum 5 years' experience in leading building infrastructure, and maintenance projects and or an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant applicable work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 5 years' experience with and understanding of State of Massachusetts and National Building codes, NFPA codes and standards and FM design requirements


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Project Management experience
  • Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.
  • Candidate shall have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.
  • Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues.
  • Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of electronic drawing systems (AutoCAD is used at this location).


What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Role Type
  • On site- This is an Onsite role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Andover Ma.


Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
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Founded
1922
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