Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

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Date Posted:

2023-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA146: 8320 Alban S100, Springfield 8320 Alban Road Suite 100, Springfield, VA, 22150 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer for shift satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as part of a team that performs and provides support of satellite operations activities, providing enterprise-wide systems engineering support. The selected candidate will join a skilled O&M team working in a 24/7 operations environment. As such availability for non-scheduled call-in is required and the job assignment requires working a combination of day staff and shift schedules, assigned based on the adaptable needs of the team. The O&M team is responsible for all aspects of Operations Planning and Command and Control, including monitoring day-to-day activities as well as identifying and solving challenging problems as they occur. After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a certified team of subject matter authorities that are integral to our customer’s results.

Job Location: This position is an onsite role – Near Springfield, VA

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Develop and or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems to satisfy customer requirements

  • Obtain/maintain technical knowledge of a large repository of formal procedures with the responsibility to accurately select and apply the correct procedure(s) depending on the specific scenario; obtain/apply technical knowledge on various hardware systems

  • Report and document anomalous performance and interact with other team members to validate operational requirements performance

  • Contribute to the testing, readiness, training and implementation of new ground software deliveries

  • Cross-train in other operational positions as assigned and assist with the training of other personnel on the contract team

  • Support test activities as necessary

  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering – Aerospace, Systems, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of five years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Must be able to apply critical thinking toward problem-solving in time-critical situations

  • Must work effectively in a diverse team environment

  • Must have demonstrated experience managing small projects

  • Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight

  • Must have leadership/supervisory experience with the demonstrated ability to achieve day to day goals

  • Must have the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and make sure to promote other perks of this job. on a regular basis

  • Must have an active and in-scope TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance

  • An active and in-scope TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working a rotating shift schedule

  • Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning techniques and styles

  • Experience working in a virtual environment

  • Proficient use of both Windows and Unix platforms

  • Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and or other scripting languages

  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information:

* 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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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