Senior Radar Field Engineer

Raytheon; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not relocation eligible

Employee referral eligible

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior RADAR Field Engineer to support Advanced Surveillance Systems in the NCR from Andrews AFB, MD. This remote role requires travel as needed and security clearance eligibility. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot radar systems, prepare logs, and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams across the region.

Experience with radar software and test procedures, plus strong written communication, are essential to success in this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.
• Experience operating, maintaining or troubleshooting radar systems or similar surveillance equipment.
• Experience with radar software operations and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain radar/ surveillance systems at designated sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and on-call response as needed.
• Maintain logs, travel as required, and report data trends for publications.
• Coordinate with field teams across NCR and CONUS travel as needed.

Skills

Radar systems operation

Field engineering

On-site & remote support

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DISS/NISS/SIMs/PassagePoint

Job description

Location

US-MD-ANDREWS-AFB-CUST ~ 1558 Alabama Ave ~ ANDREWS AFB (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-08-28

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MD-ANDREWS-AFB-CUST ~ 1558 Alabama Ave ~ ANDREWS AFB (External Site)

Position Role Type

Remote

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 Field Engineering team is looking for a Senior RADAR Field Engineer for our Advanced Surveillance Systems team. In this role you will be responsible for operations maintenance of Advanced Surveillance Systems in the National Capital Region (NCR). The position is part of a multi-disciplined site team and will support mission implementation, testing, and maintenance activities.

Position Location – Andrews AFB Base, MD

What You Will Do

• Routine travel to the Program Systems Integration Lab (SIL) for System Familiarization/Orientation.
• Potential working alternating shifts, on-call shifts, or a non-standard schedule.
• Overnight travel within the NCR on a recurring basis.
• Extended CONUS travel may be needed.
• Monitor/operate systems, conduct preventive maintenance and provide on-call response at System Sites from a Designated Support Facility in the NCR.
• Maintain shift and equipment logs.
• Populate Field Engineering Notebooks and provide input to data trend analysis/source material for Technical Publications.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experience operating, maintaining and/or troubleshooting, to include fault isolation and repair of radar systems or equivalent surveillance equipment.
• Experience with current generation radar systems operation and test, to include basic radar philosophy, power-up / power-down, radar initialization, and equivalent system operations.
• Experience with radar software operations.
• Experience with supporting control systems, cabling, fiber optic cabling, and interconnect diagrams.
• Experience reading and understanding test plans and procedures, design drawings, specifications and vendor technical documentation related to electronic/mechanical systems.
• Experience with DISS, NISS, SIMs, PassagePoint, and/or similar databases.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to excel with minimal direction.
• Physical Security and COMSEC asset management.
• Risk management.
• Schedule flexibility and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, higher-ups, and customers in a timely / positive manner.
• Basic HVAC systems and remote backup generators knowledge.
• Knowledge of electronics, RF concepts and calculations, digital and analog concepts, and the ability to troubleshoot these areas and use of general electronic test equipment including current generation Spectrum Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

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.

Not relocation eligible.

Eligible for employee referral.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.