Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon; Missouri; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support SATCOM activities and enterprise-wide systems engineering. This onsite role in Guam requires 24/7 operations and a rotating day/night shift based on team needs.

Qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of engineering experience, SATCOM/IT/RF familiarity, and a TS/SCI CI Poly clearance. Relocation is not offered; salary ranges are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• 2+ years of engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with SATCOM, IT systems and/or RF test equipment.
• Experience assigning tasks to meet technical objectives.
• Experience in time-critical problem solving.
• Experience presenting to others.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance of complex software and hardware systems.
• Report and document anomalous performance; coordinate corrective actions.
• Crosstrain in other areas and train contract team personnel.
• Support test and/or operational activities as necessary.
• Work in elevated heights; lift 50 lbs. safely.

Skills

SATCOM

IT systems

RF test equipment

Task delegation

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Location: US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-09-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)

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: TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work as part of a team that supports satellite communication (SATCOM) activities, in addition to enterprise-wide systems engineering support.

This position is a part of an integral 24/7 Operations environment. Availability for non-scheduled call-ins is required. The assignment also requires working a rotating day/night shift schedule, assigned based on the adaptable needs of the team. Location: Guam (Alexandria, VA is base not the work location)

What You Will Do

• Operations and maintenance of complex software and hardware systems.
• Report and document anomalous performance and interact with other team members to perform corrective actions.
• Crosstrain in other assigned areas and assist with the training of other personnel on the contract team.
• Support test and/or operational activities as necessary.
• Work in elevated heights
• Lift 50 lbs. safely

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in SATCOM, IT Systems and/or RF test equipment.
• Experience assigning tasks to meet technical objectives.
• Experience in problem solving in time-critical situations.
• Experience in delivering presentations.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly 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 the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Troubleshooting methodologies for diagnosing system problems.
• Experience training a wide range of learning techniques and styles.
• Security+ Certified
• Proficient use of Windows and Linux platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite

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 – Relocation assistance not available

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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