Site Construction Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Required

Raytheon; California (MO); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Site Construction Engineer in California to oversee a Satellite Communications ground station project. This role demands full-time onsite presence throughout construction phases.

You will manage all onsite activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess a relevant STEM degree and substantial experience in site construction, along with an active Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant site construction or engineering experience.
• Active U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance required.
• Experience managing quality control and construction budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all onsite construction activities and act as primary representative.
• Coordinate with engineering and contractors for Site Acceptance Testing.
• Deliver construction status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Construction schedule management

Ability to read engineering drawings

Knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

PROCORE/ProjectTeam

SharePoint

Job description

Location

US-CA-SAN MIGUEL-18000-CUST ~ 18000 E Perimeter Rd ~ BLDG 126 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-06-17

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: Top Secret

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.

Job Description

Raytheon is seeking a Site Construction Engineer (SCE) to support the execution of a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) ground station construction project located in San Miguel, California. This role requires the SCE to be onsite full time throughout all remaining phases of construction and Site Acceptance Testing. The SCE will serve as the onsite engineering lead, ensuring safe, compliant, and technically sound execution across multiple construction disciplines. This role requires a 14‑month onsite assignment at Camp Roberts National Guard Base near San Miguel, California.

What You Will Do

• Oversee all onsite construction activities and serve as the primary customer‑facing representative.
• Coordinate with engineering resources and contractors to execute the physical Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and commission Scope of Work.
• Review and provide feedback on submittals, RFIs, change orders, safety plans, and operational documentation.
• Lead design reviews with the design team, customer, general contractor, and specialty contractors.
• Manage change orders, develop proposals and scopes, and support coordination with federal customers and the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Prepare cost estimates and comparative analyses for change orders and customer/PMO requests.
• Support all program phases to ensure schedule, budget, and compliance requirements are met.
• Deliver daily/weekly construction status reports to the Program Office, leadership, customer, and host facility.
• Review, approve, and produce material submittals using MS Project, Teams, Zoom, PROCORE/ProjectTeam, and SharePoint.
• Evaluate and support construction management plans and contractor strategies.
• Participate in agency negotiations and stakeholder/public meetings as required.
• Act as the central interface between Raytheon, subcontractors, the customer, and the host facility, including leading weekly PMO and facility coordination meetings and daily customer interactions.
• Document construction‑related risks for customers and internal project stakeholders.
• Work additional hours, as necessary, to meet the requirements of the construction schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Civil Engineering) and 10+ years of relevant site construction or related construction engineering work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering drawings and specifications used by construction subcontractors and customer teams.
• Knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes and related requirements.
• Experience managing construction schedules, quality control, commissioning, closeout, and budgets.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret 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

• USACE EM‑385 and/or OSHA construction safety standards; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Optional Professional Engineer (PE) license (U.S.). Experience working in an ISO/TL 9000–compliant or similar quality management environment.
• Experience leading construction and/or project management efforts, including oversight of multiple projects or large‑scale projects (approximately $30M+).
• Experience with proposal development, proposal analysis, and contract negotiation; ability to work additional hours as needed to meet construction schedule requirements.

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.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.