SkillBridge DOD: Mission Support Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-05-13 Location: US-CA-BEALE-AFB-CUST ~ 7400 Spencer Paul Dr, BEAL AFB (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite Security Clearance: Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required. What You Will Do Provide direct mission support of airborne ISR and space-based operations using dedicated ground control systems to monitor and control sensor and ground system health/status and quickly resolve issues as they occur. Actively monitor, administer and troubleshoot complex GEOINT systems consisting of Linux, Windows, ESXi Docker, and Puppet. Perform incident reporting and logistics during problem troubleshooting and resolution. Support GEOINT post‑upgrade efforts in accordance with technical data, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and operating instructions (OIs). Perform pre‑mission configuration tasks, including system checks, reboots, mission readiness testing, etc. Provide real‑time GEOINT support to the customer, operators, and end‑users. Work on‑site 100% of the time at Beale AFB, CA and be willing to work a rotating shift schedule to support 24/7 operations. Qualifications Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. Security+ or higher DoD 8570 certification. Typically requires a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience within the Air Force DCGS or similar environment. Air Force AFSC 1D7XX or 1NXXX background desired. Experience in systems administration and software management within a complex technical environment, preferably supporting GEOINT or similar systems. Linux, Microsoft Windows, ESXi, Docker, and Puppet experience. Strong technical proficiency with software management, system administration, and troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with the customer, OEM, and internal stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a distributed team environment. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or completed 2 years’ accredited coursework toward such a degree. Experience with military GEOINT domain to include airborne ISR sensors and Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) architectures. Administration of COTS or GOTS software solutions used for GEOINT analysis (Socet GXP, Xplorer, Unicorn, mIRC chat, MAAS, etc.) or other OEM software (APS+, GSEG+, Crew Comm, etc.). Experience administering VMware/Docker (containers, storage and resources) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, etc.). Familiarity with the Serena (SBM) trouble ticket reporting system. What We Offer SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits; benefits may become available upon conversion to full‑time employment. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit