Senior Systems Engineer – Onsite Ops Support

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NM-LAS CRUCES-12400-CUST ~ 12400 NASA Rd ~ ASFCF CTR (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:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

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 threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in a collaborative, iterative development environment. Raytheon develops world-class satellite ground systems and counters national security threats through cyber solutions.

What You Will Do

• Supporting baseline installations into operations

• Troubleshooting operational issues, dealing with anomalies and system recovery

• Supporting the generation of weekly and monthly availability reports, plus any ad-hoc requests for data

• Attending technical exchange meetings as the representative for the program

• Supporting resolution of technical systems engineering, integration, and operations issues

• Attending coordination meetings with other segments to plan operational activities

• Monitoring, tracking, coordinating, and implementing operational workloads

• Providing off-hours call-in support to assist 24/7 operations.

• Work within a closed area lab in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience in Systems engineering lifecycle experience in at least one phase—such as requirements analysis, system design, implementation support, integration, verification and validation, deployment, or maintenance of large software systems

• Experience in operations and maintenance tasks and activities

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DOD TS/SCI with poly is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Linux (Red Hat)

• Experience with Oracle and Postgres databases

• Experience with Account Management/Maintenance

• Experience with CompTIA Security + Certification

• Experience with System Testing

• Experience working autonomously and making technical decisions

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.

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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