Senior Platform Systems Engineer – AODS

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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:
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 Systems Engineering (SE) Long Range Radars (LRR) department is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, testing, and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense and Sensor Systems. In this role, you will lead the technical development and sustainment of the Qatar Air Operations Defense System (AODS) platform infrastructure.

The AODS platform consists of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) servers, appliances, and networking equipment, operating in a dynamic environment with constantly evolving priorities. Every day presents a new set of challenges. Whether it’s hardware, software, networking, or a combination of all three, you’ll be challenged to learn how our systems work and identify the sources of new and unexpected issues through troubleshooting and data analysis.

• Leading system-level operations center sustainment, execution, and reporting.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues to maintain site operations and ensure system reliability.
• Developing and upgrading platform capabilities, including operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity components.
• Interfacing with and reporting to U.S. Government customers and Program Leadership on system development and operational status.
• Preparing integration and implementation documentation, such as plans, procedures, and reports.
• Providing reach-back support to teams supporting the operational system in-country.
• Analyzing data from operations center hardware, software, and simulations to identify and resolve issues.
• Utilizing data analysis results to support root cause identification and resolution.
• Collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering functions to drive performance, improve system functionality, and resolve technical challenges.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with IT, networking, and/or system administration, including:
  Command and Control (C2) system hardware (e.g., servers, switches, routers), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Virtual Machines/Containers, SQL databases, Active Directory (Windows/Linux), and/or VMware systems.
• Experience conducting technical analysis such as data analysis, troubleshooting, and/or identifying root causes.
• Experience with virtual and hyper-converged platforms.

• Strong ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven interpersonal skills for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced environments with a focus on innovative solutions.
• Experience with the Systems Engineering process, including design, development, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools for technical execution and sustainment.
• Experience interfacing with customers to deliver technical solutions to complex problems.
• Hands‑on expertise in network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of air defense programs and large, complex systems.
• Familiari…