Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (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 Type:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon 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, Virginia

What You Will Do

• Create and/or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems; apply command and control tasks and activities
• 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
• Contribute to the testing, readiness, training, and implementation of new ground software deliveries 
• Crosstrain in other operator positions as assigned and assist with training of other personnel on the contract team
• Lead interactions and support all missions to include the initialization of new missions 
• Work program level priorities to implement process improvements relevant to the mission supported 
• Periodic travel required interacting personnel from various sites and factories 
• Work in an adaptable small team environment (3-7 people) 

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically 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 Prefer

• Experience Working in a virtual team environment 
• Experience and proficient use of both Windows and UNIX platforms 
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages 
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite

What We Offer

• Our 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

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Ons