Principal Specialist, Senior Trainer Hybrid

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-102 ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ STRAWBERRY

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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’s System Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors (SR&S) Center is seeking is seeking a Principal Specialist Senior Trainer, to ensure our customers receive training on time and within budget.  You will be responsible for providing training to the US Army and other customers, at their locations.  You will take a proactive role in resolving training challenges by diagnosing issues, driving corrective actions, and partnering with program management and engineering teams to ensure schedule and budget goals are met.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the on‑site program representative, planning and executing installation, repair, and testing activities in alignment with customer specifications.
• Provide operations and maintenance training to end users as well as future domestic and international instructors.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and program leadership.
• Apply innovative problem‑solving approaches to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Travel approximately 50% of the time, typically in multi‑week increments (3–4 weeks). Most travel will be domestic, with limited international travel as required.
• Primarily support 1st‑shift operations, with occasional 2nd‑shift work during training events.

What You Will Learn:

• Some experience that you will gain through this position:
  • Leadership and Mentorship
  • Continuous improvement principles and CORE training
  • Collaboration and Team building experience

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a university Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with radar hardware, such as but not limited to: troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or repair.
• Experience with test equipment, technical manuals, fault isolation procedures, and/or root‑cause analysis methods.
• Experience interacting with military customers and/or government representatives.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, and/or LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six-Sigma training.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently in customer‑facing environments.

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.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 experi