Senior Systems Engineer: Patriot Communications

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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.

The Systems Engineering Integrated Systems Department is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) Network experience to drive the design and development of world-class Air and Missile Defense communication systems.

The Patriot Communications Engineer will be part of a small team directly involved in designing, implementing and maintaining various RF Systems and Network Infrastructures within the Patriot System. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, troubleshooting issues and working collaboratively with various engineering disciplines to support the development and deployment of the Patriot Communication System. This role will require communication skills to convey solutions and results to teammates.

What You Will Do

• Design and optimize RF Networks, including link availability studies and capacity planning

• Plan, implement and maintain network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, etc)

• Manage a small team, including labor and material budgets, schedules and staffing

• Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches and access points

• Work with Cyber Security counterparts to ensure network security and performance optimization

• Provide ongoing support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world

• Assist the team with developing and mentoring new team members

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in system design, development, integration/verification, production, and/or sustainment

• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program)

• Certification in networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP)

• Experience with RF signal analysis and/or various VHF/UHF radios

• Experience collaborating with internal and external customers

• Experience writing reports and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders

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!

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• 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.

• Clearance Information:
  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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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