Senior System Engineer; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NM-LAS CRUCES-12400-CUST ~ 12400 NASA Rd ~ ASFCF CTR (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 Polygraph

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, for satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) position. The selected candidate will join a skilled O&M team working in a 24/7 operations environment. 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 part of a certified team of subject matter experts that are integral to our customer's success.

Location:
Las Cruces, New Mexico

• Create and/or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems.
• 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 at hand.
• Obtain/apply technical knowledge on various hardware subsystems.
• Document discrepancies as they occur. Implement workarounds and contingency plans to minimize impacts of system anomalies.
• Contribute to the testing, readiness, training, and implementation of new ground software deliveries.
• Crosstrain in other operator positions as assigned and assist with training of other personnel on the contract team.
• Lead interactions and support all missions to include the initialization of new missions.
• Work program level priorities to implement process improvements relevant to the mission supported.
• Periodic travel required to interact personnel from various sites and factories.
• Work in an adaptable small team environment (3-7 people).

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing and following technical instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Experience creating, tracking, and executing all or parts of technical project.
• Experience in training and certifying in an operational position.
• 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.

• Experience working a rotating shift schedule.
• Working in a virtual team environment.
• Proficient use of both Windows and UNIX platform.
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

• 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.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.

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.

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