Field Service Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-05-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-WHIDBEY ISLAND-3650-CUST ~ 3650 N Charles Porter Ave ~ CPRW HANGAR, Hangar 10 (External Site) 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: Top 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 threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems to create a safer, more secure world. This position is an onsite Centralized Field Engineering (CFE) Principal Specialist role supporting Advanced Sensor Programs (ASP), performing duties as part of a Field Team that interfaces with sensor users to provide long-term technical field support for complex electronic and electro-mechanical radar systems. The home location is Whidbey Island, WA. The ASP Field Operations program is an energetic, multi-disciplinary team of over 50 field support technicians working collaboratively with internal and external customers and programs to provide and support cutting-edge airborne radar systems capabilities to our nation’s warfighters around the world, and around the clock. This team is positioned at the tip of the spear, alongside the customer, providing direct support to ensure the warfighter has the most capable systems on the front line to meet the challenges our nation faces. What You Will Do: Participate in the development, maintenance, and sustainment of the sensor system. Conduct daily reviews with customers. Perform administrative tasks essential for system maintenance, including planning, coordination, task monitoring, shipping, receiving, packaging, and inventory management. Utilize knowledge gained from and through field experiences to provide onsite technical support and assistance directly to customers when required. Communicate technical information effectively in both written and verbal formats. Collaborate with offsite engineering teams to troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs. Travel OCONUS: Two (2) 75-day deployments per year. Travel CONUS: Up to 40 days per year. What You Will Learn: How to support and maintain cutting-edge technology in the field. How to support a highly mobile customer in very dynamic environments. How to manage and prioritize multiple requirements from different organizations. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience. Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Tier 5 (SCI) after start. Experience in repair and maintenance of military electro-mechanical systems. Experience in system integration, logistics processes, and logistics procedures. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA). Experience with airborne radar systems. Proficiency in navigating and executing commands within a UNIX environment and interpreting maintenance-related results. Strong technical writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work outdoors in challenging environmental conditions. What We Offer: At RTX, our values—Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—guide everything we do. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.