Factory Systems Technologist

Date Posted:

2026-03-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is currently seeking a mid-level computer and/or operations systems technologist to join our team. The technologist should have broad knowledge of computer software, hardware, and networks as s/he will be responsible for supporting our company’s factory systems that support manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will work across multiple Raytheon organizations including Digital Business Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Operations, Program management, Engineering, Global Security Services, and Facilities to advance, deploy, and sustain compliant infrastructure that achieves strategic milestones. 

What You Will Do

• Deploying and maintaining DT/OT solutions that satisfy governance, sustainment, and cybersecurity requirements on behalf of Digital Technology
• Collaborating with cross functional technical teams to enable, create, and support advancement of new and legacy DT/OT architectures
• Providing technical support, design input, and solution alternatives to Operations automation and software engineers utilizing DT hardware and software environments
• Hosting, installing, configuring, maintaining, and inventorying server and workstation systems
• Configuring security-relevant software and performing security-related compliance documentation for seamless integration with factory automation
• Assigning configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services (e.g. LDAP and/ or Active Directory)
• Administering servers, factory computers, printers, software deployment, security updates, and patching
• Troubleshooting problems reported by users, triage, and isolate issues.
• Programming and/or scripting applications
• Supporting systems that are operational 24x7, occasionally requiring work effort beyond standard work hours
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds in support of hardware installations

Qualifications You Must Have               

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in two or more of the following areas: network design, Windows system administration, application packaging and scripting, data analysis, or installation and operation of factory IT equipment
• Experience in Microsoft Windows Desktops (e.g., Windows XP, 7, 10, 11), Windows Servers (e.g., Windows Server 2008, 2012 & 2016) and/or Linux/Unix operating system administration

Qualifications We Prefer

• Operations Technology (OT) integration and automation experience (sensors, robotics, PLCs etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services support
• Experience with group policies and setting system security controls
• Experience with cyber-security vulnerability remediation and system hardening
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer interaction skills with users of all levels
• Experience supporting computing assets in engineering and/or factory floor environments
• Detailed understanding of computing/networking fundamentals (TPC/IP, DNS/DHCP, AD/GPO, WLAN, VPN)
• Ability to work independently, research and implement emerging architecture patterns, and make recommendations on IT security and