Senior Systems Operations Engineer

Prattwhitney; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Systems Operations Engineer in Springfield, VA. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance. Responsibilities include managing installations and monitoring system performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in systems engineering and troubleshooting. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from 86,800 to 165,200 USD, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior relevant experience in operations and maintenance environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems.
• An active transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. government security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage baseline installations into operations environments.
• Monitor, track, and report system availability.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support recovery efforts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting complex systems

Independent decision-making

CI/CD environments

Linux

Programming languages (Java, C++, Python)

Cloud environments

Oracle or similar databases

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Country: United States of America

Location: Springfield, VA (7500 Geoint Dr, Geoint, External Site)

Position: Senior Systems Operations Engineer

Role Type: Onsite (U.S. Citizen required for security clearance)

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph (Active and existing clearance required on day 1)

What You Will Do

• Manage baseline installations into operations environments
• Monitor, track, and report system availability and performance metrics
• Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve anomalies, and support system recovery efforts
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc availability and performance reports
• Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings
• Support resolution of systems engineering, integration, and operational issues
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute operational activities
• Monitor, track, and manage operational workloads
• Provide backup support to technical leadership during meetings and briefings
• Support 24/7 operations, including off‑hours call‑in as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in Systems engineering, particularly in operations and maintenance environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and supporting operational recovery
• Experience working independently and making sound technical decisions
• An active and transferable TS/SCI with 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 a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a CI/CD environment
• Experience in satellite ground system development or operations
• Experience in project domains such as mission management ground systems or space‑based ISR platforms
• Experience with Linux environments, especially Red Hat
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure
• Experience with Oracle or similar database technologies

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation eligible
• Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD

Benefits may include 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, and other incentives depending on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs as applicable.

Role Type Definition

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance employees essential to the development of our products.

EEO Statement

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires an active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about security clearances can be found at https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.