Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MD-ANDREWS-AFB-CUST ~ 1558 Alabama Ave ~ ANDREWS AFB (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable 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 a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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
What You Will Do
- 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 40 lbs. safely.
Qualifications You Must Have
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
- SATCOM O&M experience (military, defense contractor, or commercial)
- Experience in Windows and Linux
- Experience with facility support systems for SATCOM systems (power, HVAC, Intrusion Detection Systems, etc.)
- CompTIA Security+ certification or higher
- COMSEC experience
What We Offer
- 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.
- Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available
Learn More & Apply Now!
- Please consider the following role type definition 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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
