Senior Systems Engineering

Senior Systems EngineerRaytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a satellite mission engineering team (ME) position. The selected candidate will join a skilled ME team working in a 24/7 operations environment. Availability to work overtime, non-scheduled call-in working a combination of day staff and shift schedules, assigned based on the dynamic needs of the team. The ME team is responsible for all aspects of Operations Planning and Command and Control, including monitoring day-to-day activities as well as identifying and solving challenging problems as they occur. After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be part of a certified team of subject matter experts that are integral to our customer's success. Location: Alexandria, VirginiaWhat You Will DoCreate and/or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems; apply command and control tasks and activitiesObtain/maintain technical knowledge of a large repository of formal procedures with the responsibility to accurately select and apply the correct procedure(s) depending on the specific scenario at handObtain/apply technical knowledge on various hardware subsystemsDocument discrepancies as they occur. Implement workarounds and contingency plans to minimize impacts of system anomaliesContribute to the testing, readiness, training, and implementation of new ground software deliveriesCrosstrain in other operator positions as assigned and assist with training of other personnel on the contract teamLead interactions and support all missions to include the initialization of new missionsWork program level priorities to implement process improvements relevant to the mission supportedPeriodic travel required interacting personnel from various sites and factoriesWork in an adaptable small team environment (3-7 people)Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior related engineering experience or equivalent experience.Experience with training and certification in operational position.An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.Qualifications We PreferExperience Working in a virtual team environmentExperience and proficient use of both Windows and UNIX platformsExperience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languagesExperience using the Microsoft Office suiteWhat We OfferOur 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.Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available