Principal Systems Ops Engineer

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. With a strong focus on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that make the world a safer place.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Operations Engineer supporting one of our premier programs within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. As part of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) organization, you will apply your experience in systems operations, troubleshooting, and direct engagement with contractors and government personnel to support mission‑critical operations. This position is located on‑site in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

• Manage baseline installations into operational environments.
• Monitor, track, and report system availability and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve anomalies, and support system recovery efforts.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc availability and performance reports.
• Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings.
• Support the resolution of systems engineering, integration, and operational issues.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to plan and execute operational activities.
• Monitor, track, and manage operational workloads.
• Provide backup support to technical leadership during meetings and briefings.
• Support 24/7 operations, including off-hours call‑in support as needed.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, particularly in operations and maintenance environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery.
• Experience working independently and making sound technical decisions.
• an active and transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience working in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment.
• Experience in satellite ground system development or operations.
• Experience in mission management ground systems or space‑based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
• Experience with Linux environments, particularly Red Hat.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with Oracle or similar database technologies.

• 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 eligible.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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…