Senior Field Service Specialist - Global Hawk Sensor (Guam)

Date Posted:

2024-11-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAL99: RTN Remote, Alabama

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Field Engineering team is looking for a Senior Field Service Specialist to provide sensor support to the US Air Force Global Hawk (GH) team.

This Onsite Accompanied position will be in Anderson AFB, Guam for an international assignment with additional compensation.

CONUS / OCONUS travel if necessary.

Ability to work non-standard work week, overtime/weekends/shift work and be willing to support customer tasking.

What You Will Do

• Perform sensor system maintenance on RQ-4 GH Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite.
• Resolve technical problems and issues in accordance with product specifications and engineering data to recommend repair/sustainment of sensors.
• Advise and mentor military/contractor technicians and key team members on the following tasks.
• Remove and install new hardware, update software, interpret engineering data, manage system configuration, operate, inspect and test sensor systems equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action.
• Monitor, analyze and characterize the performance of sensor system specific test equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and document/manage performance and maintenance records.

Special Work Conditions

• Work rotating shifts may be required -- possible 12 hour shifts 7 days /week.
• Frequent travel and long work hours are anticipated.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with avionics, sensors, electro-optical, Infrared and/or RF hardware engineering / maintenance.
• Experience with Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers and Digital Multi-meters.
• Experience with complex troubleshooting and analysis to correct system discrepancies.
• Experience working in a military flight line environment and extreme weather conditions.
• Experience with computer systems / networks and UNIX operating systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance 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

• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with computer hardware / software/system integration experience including ground station support, UNIX, and Solaris 8/10 operating systems.
• Experience with UAVs and/or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of military aircraft maintenance forms, equipment accounts, CAMS/IMDS, and flight line procedures.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for problem resolution with military/corporate customers and vendors.
• Ability to interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Work independently to develop timely and effective results to technical problems of various scope and complexity.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse