Senior Information Systems Engineer - Onsite Andover, MA

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Benefits package

401(k) match

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Equipment cybersecurity specialist in the US to guide engineering on cybersecurity for production and procurement of TE. You will support flight test capabilities, develop cybersecurity compliant TE across Linux, iOS, and Windows, and automate patch management using Ansible.

Join the TES A team to ensure TE connectivity, security, and test integrity while collaborating with Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of eight (5) years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of Linux systems administration experience specifically RHEL and/or CentOS
• Experience administering Red Hat Satellite (or Red Hat Satellite/Katello equivalent) for patching, provisioning, and content lifecycle management
• Package management (yum/dnf, apt) and repository management
• Experience with user account management, software installation and or technical customer support
• 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. Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Provide Cybersecurity compliance guidance to engineering for production and procurement of TE
• Support Flight Test capabilities and processes for Raytheon test systems
• Develop Cybersecurity Compliant TE (Linux, IOS, Windows)
• Install software packages/updates to enhance operations and testing of production hardware
• Troubleshoot production and development TE to ensure connectivity, functionality, compliance, and test integrity
• Collaborate with Digital Technologies to integrate TE into controlled networks or enterprises
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity to ensure TE compliance (using Nessus, Splunk, Ivanti, and locally procured software
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure changes do not affect the availability or test integrity on the TE
• Support all reviews required prior for implementation of any changes to the TE
• Contribute to automation of patch management and routine configuration tasks using configuration management tooling (e.g., Ansible)

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL/CentOS

Patch management

Security compliance

Ansible scripting

Vulnerability scanning

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Nessus

Splunk

Ivanti

Ansible

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Test Solutions Engineering includes all the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test with all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for testing including test requirements, test system design, flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, computer-in-the-loop, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations for manned and unmanned vehicles, environmental testing, environmental characterization and engineering laboratory management.

We are hands-on, designing the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

As part of the Test Environment Support Administration (TESA) team, you be working with both leading-edge technologies and legacy systems to support multiple products and programs throughout Raytheon. You will provide Test Equipment (TE) integration, security consultation, troubleshooting, sustainment, and compliance with the ultimate responsibility to maintain test integrity and the availability for our test systems.

What You Will Do

• Provide Cybersecurity compliance guidance to engineering for production and procurement of TE
• Support Flight Test capabilities and processes for Raytheon test systems
• Develop Cybersecurity Compliant TE (Linux, IOS, Windows)
• Install software packages/updates to enhance operations and testing of production hardware
• Troubleshoot production and development TE to ensure connectivity, functionality, compliance, and test integrity
• Collaborate with Digital Technologies to integrate TE into controlled networks or enterprises
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity to ensure TE compliance (using tools such as Nessus, Splunk, Ivanti, and locally procured software
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure changes do not affect the availability or test integrity on the TE
• Support all reviews required prior for implementation of any changes to the TE
• Contribute to automation of patch management and routine configuration tasks using configuration management tooling (e.g., Ansible)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of eight (5) years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of Linux systems administration experience specifically RHEL and/or CentOS
• Experience administering Red Hat Satellite (or Red Hat Satellite/Katello equivalent) for patching, provisioning, and content lifecycle management
• Package management (yum/dnf, apt) and repository management
• Experience with user account management, software installation and or technical customer support
• 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 . Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• DoD 8570.01m IAT II certified credentials (Sec+, CISM, etc.)
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA/RHCE) or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Systems Engineer experience managing Operational Technology (OT) and/or test systems in a production environment
• Experience with Windows and Linux (desktop and server), including networking administration and user/permissions management such as AD integration, sudo, SELinux/AppArmor basics
• Experience with backup/recovery procedures, baseline hardening such as CIS benchmarks, STIGs, and vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenSCAP
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible), including writing and maintaining playbooks for patch management and routine configuration

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.

This position offers relocation.

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.

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.