Senior Field Service Engineer — Secure AF SIL Deployments

Location: US-VA-LANGLEY-AFB-CUST ~ 586 Weyland Rd ~ LANGLEY AFB (External Site) Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-LANGLEY-AFB-CUST ~ 586 Weyland Rd ~ LANGLEY AFB (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 - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company Managed By Collins Aerospace THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding This candidate must have an active TS/SCI - Current security clearance. This position is an onsite role in Langley AFB, VA and is contingent on contract award. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking Engineers to be part of a Field Engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on sustaining operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency. This requisition is open to candidates willing to work with a well-established and evolving team at Langley AFB, Virginia. What You Will Do The Field Service Engineer is responsible for deploying and supporting software solutions within the Air Force SIL environment, serving as the technical liaison between commercial development cycles and AF‑DCGS operational requirements. This role ensures that software releases meet compliance, security, and operational readiness standards while supporting site deployments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Air Force counterparts. The Field Service Engineer plays a critical role in validating system performance, supporting acceptance testing, and ensuring secure, reliable integration in mission environments. Qualifications You Must Have Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.) Expertise navigating RMF compliance processes, DISA STIG implementation, and associated documentation Experience managing CI/CD pipeline activities in support of deployment and release processes Strong background in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience performing ACAS/SCAP vulnerability scanning and interpreting results Proficiency troubleshooting complex system issues in mission or operational environments Experience working with Cross Domain Solutions and performing Site Acceptance Testing Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer Familiarity with Air Force SIL environments or AF‑DCGS mission systems Experience supporting field deployment activities, customer coordination, and on‑site technical liaison functions Knowledge of secure cloud or hybrid deployment environments Experience integrating containerized systems into operational environments with strict cybersecurity requirements Strong communication skills for coordinating between engineering teams, customers, and mission operators What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! Eligible for relocation assistance Learn More & Apply Now! Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. 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 unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace