Global Hawk Sensor Rotator
Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, 36303, USA
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-REMOTE Position Role Type:
Hybrid 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:
Secret - Current Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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 Global Hawk Field Service Support team is seeking a less than part-time (2 hour per week when not deployed) Principal Engineer Services Engineering to provide backfill sensor support to the US Air Force and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Global Hawk (GH) program located globally as needed.
You Will Do
Direct/perform sensor system maintenance on RQ-4 GH Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite. Field Engineers will resolve technical problems and issues in accordance with product specifications and engineering data to recommend repair/sustainment of sensors. Advise and mentor military/Raytheon FSRs on the following tasks:
Remove and install new hardware, update software, interpret engineering data, manage system configuration, operate, inspect and test sensor systems equipment. Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action. Monitor, analyze and characterize the performance of sensor system specific test equipment. Implement preventive maintenance programs and document/manage performance and maintenance records. Work nights and weekends Deploy to CONUS and OCONUS locations on short notice for up to 90 days.
You Must Have
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- 5 years of avionics, sensors, electro-optical, Infrared and/or RF hardware engineering/maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of computer systems/networks and UNIX operating systems.
- Experience with Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers and Digital Multi-meters.
- A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or
- An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- 8 years of computer hardware/software/system integration experience including ground station support, UNIX, and Solaris 8/10 operating systems.
- 8 years of UAVs and/or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of military aircraft maintenance forms, equipment accounts, CAMS/IMDS, and flight line procedures.
- Possess communication skills necessary for problem resolution with military/corporate customers and vendors.
- Work experience with the USAF/FMS or other DoD organizations.
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.
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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.
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