2026 Full-time - NCF Systems Engineer I (Meteorologist)

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-SILVER SPRING-602 ~ 8401 Colesville Rd ~ COLESVILLE, Ste 800

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Raytheon is seeking a Meteorological Systems Engineer to support NOAA's Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) program in College Park, MD, to work with cutting-edge technology as a provider to the National Weather Service. It is the corner-stone of a multi-year modernization program allowing revolutionary improvements to the National Weather Service (NWS) products and services. It is a high visibility program of great importance to the United States government and to the Nation. The program is a technological wonder that consists of a nationwide network of approximately 160 sophisticated data collection and processing National Weather Service sites. The sites are linked with a state-of-the-art communications system so that the meteorologist and hydrologists are prepared to provide the most accurate forecasts in the quickest time possible.

Candidates with strong experience with proprietary weather systems and LINUX background are needed to support the monitor and control functions of the NWS Network Control Facility (NCF). The NCF is a 24x7x365 facility providing Help Desk Type Support and Network Operations support to the Weather Forecast Offices, NWS National Centers, and River Forecast Centers.

The ideal candidate will be a highly enthusiastic team member excited about providing front line customer support for an operational system. In this position the candidate will have the opportunity to directly support the customer in troubleshooting this critical system.

What You Will Do:

• Correct site processes and interface system issues, wide area network (WAN) problems and satellite broadcast problems.
• Independently detect and troubleshoot failures
• Interact with forecast office personnel and third party vendors for site support
• Accurately document all actions taken and provide customer feedback.

What You Will Learn:

• Build and/or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems
• Obtain/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 hand
• Obtain/apply technical knowledge on various hardware subsystems
• Document discrepancies as they occur. Implement workarounds and contingency plans to minimize impacts of system anomalies

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must hold, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Meteorology or a closely related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field by the start of summer 2026.
• This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking toward problem solving in time-critical situations
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule including day, evening/nights and weekends (12 hour shifts: 4 days working, 4 days off rotation) with occasional presence in the office (about once per week)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working a rotating shift schedule
• Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning/teaching styles
• Working in a virtual team environment
• Knowledge of RedHat Linux
• Knowledge of PostGres
• Knowledge of Problem Solving, JAVA, Python
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Previous internship experience

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Location information: · Silver Spring, MD

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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