Date Posted:2026-06-22
Country:United States of America
Location:US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
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: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Services Principal Specialist to support hardware and software integration activities for the family of Patriot programs, including both development and fielded Patriot equipment within the Andover-based Patriot Labs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.
What You Will Do- Support Testing Efforts: Provide technical operations and maintenance support for Patriot System hardware and software within a laboratory environment. Assist lab users in preparing for and conducting test events.
- Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Drive Performance: Collaborate across functions to support the successful technical execution of complex integration and test events.
- Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems in both field test and hardware-in-the-loop environments, evaluating system functionality and overall impact.
- Collaborate: Partner with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.
- Support Missions: Demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and strong problem-solving skills to accommodate user requests while balancing daily PTFA-required activities.
- Travel: Travel up to 10% as needed to support mission execution at White Sands Missile Range.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
- Experience working within a test facility, depot, field, and/or engineering lab.
Qualifications We Prefer - Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance
- Familiarity with Patriot Technical Manuals and Patriot Maintenance Control System diagnostic software
- Experience identifying and troubleshooting hardware issues, with clear documentation of all actions and steps taken; excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with mechanical tools (e.g., power tools, hand tools)
- Experience troubleshooting issues within Windows and Linux systems
What We Offer- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation assistance is 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.
- Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA
- This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
