Hardware Maintainer Field Engineer

Hardware Maintainer Field Engineer – SPY-6 Radar Program

Location:

Newport News, Virginia. This position is onsite at the ship platforms at Newport News Shipbuilding. Travel to remote test sites may be required. The role requires extended hours and occasional off‑shift work.

U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable Secret security clearance are required prior to the start date.

We are looking for a Hardware Maintainer Field Engineer who will work with the onsite engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve hardware‑related issues, including power, cooling, array, and other radar subsystems.

• Work on radar hardware, including installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and replacement of components.
• Troubleshoot radar hardware components during integration with other systems.
• Support integration and test activities, including setup, coordination, and tracking of subsystem statuses and configurations.
• Interface with hardware design teams on troubleshooting and retrofit procedures for approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Adjudicate hardware issues identified during radar system activation and testing through the Hardware Trouble Report (HTR) database.
• Maintain calibration of tooling and track deliveries of material and equipment required for radar hardware repairs and ECPs.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF systems, power systems, troubleshooting, and interpreting hardware schematics.
• Experience in maintaining and providing engineering assessment and corrective actions for faulted equipment, and installation and testing of engineering modifications/updates.
• U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable Secret security clearance.

• Experience working onboard ships or at remote test sites.
• Experience on naval radar programs.
• Experience operating and testing naval radars.
• Experience with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience supporting multiple disciplines and flexibility to travel as needed.

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD, adjusted for experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Annual incentive compensation may be available for qualifying positions.

This is a U.S.

-based role; pay structure and benefits will differ for U.S. territories.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.