Principal Lab Solutions Integration and Modernization Specialist

Raytheon; Portsmouth (RI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking a Principal Lab Solutions Integration and Modernization Specialist to support secure, end-to-end IT infrastructure in unclassified labs and IRAD efforts. You will design, integrate, and optimize lab assets across Windows and Linux environments and mentor engineering teams.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cyber compliance and resolve time-sensitive IT challenges, contributing to secure, cost-efficient solutions for DoD-related projects

Qualifications

• 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' experience.
• Windows and/or Linux user experience
• 2+ years of experience with administration of Windows, Linux
• Experience with networking concepts (e.g. network addressing, IP, DNS, TCP, switches, firewalls, MAC addresses, network protocols, etc.)
• Experience in mentoring others and / or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Unclassified shared Engineering labs asset integration
• Logical and physical network solution design
• Research and solution development for integration of networked Engineering lab assets with Enterprise Services and Solutions
• Deployment and tactical instance-specific Engineering lab asset integration and support
• Network and system analysis to identify integration challenges and provide solutions
• Maintenance of designs to support basic cyber hygiene of unclassified engineering lab assets
• Solution enablement to remediate IT and OT vulnerabilities
• Coordinating technical and process document reviews
• Participating and leading technical meetings with team members and other program and / or department personnel, representing the organization in functional area matters.
• Providing IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows, RedHat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu environment
• Learn daily and apply critical thinking/problem-solving skills to resolve time-sensitive issues

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Networking concepts

Mentoring/leadership

Scripting with PowerShell/bash/Python

Education

University degree, or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

VMware

AWS

Windows

Linux

Job description

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

Principal Lab Solutions Integration and Modernization Specialist in Digital Operations Factory & Lab Modernization, collaborate with team to support fast-paced, critical efforts with unclassified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to design and integrate secure, cost-efficient environments across various unclassified labs, IRADs and efforts. Engineering teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:

• Unclassified shared Engineering labs asset integration


• Logical and physical network solution design


• Research and solution development for integration of networked Engineering lab assets with Enterprise Services and Solutions


• Deployment and tactical instance-specific Engineering lab asset integration and support


• Network and system analysis to identify integration challenges and provide solutions


• Maintenance of designs to support basic cyber hygiene of unclassified engineering lab assets


• Solution enablement to remediate IT and OT vulnerabilities


• Coding & scripting to support administrative tasks (not a problem if you don’t have this experience)


• Assist with enhancing our cyber compliance documentation and processes


• Coordinating technical and process document reviews


• Participating and leading technical meetings with team members and other program and / or department personnel, representing the organization in functional area matters.


• Providing IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows, RedHat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu environment


• Learn daily and apply critical thinking/problem-solving skills to resolve time-sensitive issues

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' experience


• Windows and/or Linux user experience


• 2+ years of experience with administration of Windows, Linux


• Experience with networking concepts (e.g. network addressing, IP, DNS, TCP, switches, firewalls, MAC addresses, network protocols, etc.)


• Experience in mentoring others and / or leadership experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management and ability to multi-task


• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification


• Direct working experience with ITAR/EAR, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF


• Experience with virtual host solutions (e.g. VMware)


• Experience with cloud solution providers (e.g. AWS)


• Experience with 3D-printer configuration and support


• Experience with MatLab


• Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell, bash, Python, …)


• Experience with backup and recovery enterprise suites


• Experience with analysis, monitoring, and visualization of data from various sources

What We Offer

• Our values- Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

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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