Date Posted:2026-09-25
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CA-BEALE AFB-ISR CAMPUS-CUST ~ 5793 C. Street ~ ISR CAMPUS (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 - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Collins Aerospace is seeking an onsite Sr. Engineer to join our team at Beale AFB, CA in support of the US Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) GEOINT Field Support (DGFS). US Air Force DGFS collects, processes, and analyses intelligence information from airborne, ground, and other systems.
What You Will Do:- Provide direct mission support of airborne ISR and space-based operations using dedicated ground control systems to monitor and control sensor and ground system health/status and quickly resolve issues as they occur
- Actively monitor, administer and troubleshoot complex GEOINT systems consisting of Linux, Windows, ESXi Docker, and Puppet
- Perform incident reporting and logistics during problem troubleshooting and resolution
- Support GEOINT post-upgrade efforts, in accordance with (IAW) technical data, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and operating instructions (OIs)
- Perform pre-mission configuration tasks, including system checks, reboots, mission readiness testing, etc
- Provide real-time GEOINT support to the customer, operators, and end-users
- Support Analyst Exploitation Teams (AETs) with software workflow and configurations
Qualifications You Must Have:- Must have successfully completed an RTX SkillBridge Internship Program
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.)
- Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- Experience in systems administration and software management within a complex technical environment, preferably supporting GEOINT or similar systems
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of experience within the Air Force DCGS or similar environment
Qualifications We Prefer:- Air Force AFSC 1D7XX or 1NXXX background desired (except 1N0XX)
- Experience with Linux, Microsoft Windows, ESXi, Docker, and Puppet. Possess a strong technical proficiency with software management, system administration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with military GEOINT domain to include airborne ISR sensors and Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) architectures.
- Administration of COTS or GOTS software solutions used for GEOINT analysis (SOCET GXP, GXP Xplorer, Unicorn, mIRC chat, MAAS, etc.) or other OEM software (APS+, GSEG+, Crew Comm, etc.)
- Experience administering VMware/Docker (containers, storage and resources) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, etc.)
- Familiarity with the Serena (SBM) trouble ticket reporting system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with the customer, OEM, and internal stakeholders. Ability to clearly articulate technical issues and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a distributed team environment
What We Offer:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
- And more!
Learn More & Apply NowDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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.
