Senior Systems Engineer – RF SATCOM (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – RF SATCOM near Paso Robles, California, with 5+ years in engineering and strong SATCOM experience. The role covers real-time O&M, fault isolation, and cross‑functional support across complex hardware‑software systems.

A TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and US citizenship are required. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and development of operational procedures, with potential for relocation assistance and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in SATCOM / Receive Facility communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware system, including knowledge of various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters, and signal generation equipment.
• Experience with Customer-built and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) based high-speed networks, IT systems, and real-time software applications supporting communication systems.
• Experience adhering to administrative, safety and security policies.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M support to a large, integrated hardware‑software SATCOM system in real‑time operations.
• Perform discrepancy reporting, problem resolution, data collection, and fault isolation.
• Develop procedures, provide training/mentoring, and prepare customer briefs on performance.
• Maintain safety, security, and administration compliance across multi‑tiered network interfaces.
• Support test activities, adaptation of configurations, and cross‑training of personnel.

Skills

SATCOM knowledge

Real-time systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Cisco networking

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – RF SATCOM

Location

Near Paso Robles, California

Schedule

4 by 10 weekday schedule, 0530 – 1530 with periodic after-hour and/or weekend support.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities include Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support to a large, integrated, complex Hardware‑Software communications systems in a real‑time environment. Discrepancy reporting, problem resolution, O&M training/mentoring, trending and analysis, procedure development, data collection, fault isolation, and performing real‑time manual actions to restore system capabilities. Preventive and corrective maintenance support across multiple external interfaces over an extensive multi‑tiered network. Working closely with delivering factories to provide support to development activities, installation efforts, and special test configurations. Contributing to the development of new creative and complex concepts that will provide value to the customer. Reporting and documenting anomalous performance and validating operational requirements performance. Cross‑training in other operational positions as assigned and assisting with training of other personnel. Developing troubleshooting/recovery plans and implementing associated management and customer briefs. Maintaining an active training plan for associated systems. Supporting test activities and/or operational requirements as necessary. Problem‑solving in time‑critical situations. Corrective maintenance actions requiring removal, replacement, repair, and testing of failed hardware. Performance of maintenance activities will include climbing multiple sets of stairs, ladders, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, working in non‑environment‑controlled spaces, and working at elevated heights.

Qualifications

Typical requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.

Experience in SATCOM / Receive Facility communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware system, including knowledge of various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters, and signal generation equipment.

Experience with Customer‑built and Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) based high‑speed networks, IT systems, and real‑time software applications supporting communication systems.

Experience adhering to administrative, safety and security policies.

Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required clearance.

Preferred: Knowledge and experience with facility support systems for RF ground terminal systems (power, HVAC, etc.), prior military electronics and/or satellite communications training/experience, IT experience (LAN, WAN, Cisco with certification), experience with Communications Security (COMSEC), experience collaborating with internal and external customers in a team environment (Government, Military, SETA, and Contractor), experience conveying complex technical issues through oral and written communication.

Benefits

• 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, holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs
• Relocation assistance available
• Other benefits dependent on the specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.