Sr. Systems Operations Engineer - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX’s Raytheon Space ISR unit seeks a Systems Operations Engineer III on-site in Springfield, VA. You will support operational readiness, system availability, anomaly resolution, and baseline installations in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, generating reports, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing backup to technical leadership. DoD TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 5 years of 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.
• Active and transferable DoD TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage baseline installations in operational environments.
• Monitor, track, and report system availability and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, resolve anomalies, and support system recovery.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc system availability and performance reports.
• Represent the program during technical exchange meetings and customer briefings.
• Support the 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Operational maintenance

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Security clearance TS/SCI

Linux (Red Hat)

Java

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CI/CD

Ground systems experience

Oracle databases

Cloud environments

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-SPRINGFIELD-7500-CUST ~ 7500 Geoint Dr ~ GEOINT (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 Polygraph 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. With a strong focus on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that make the world a safer place.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Operations Engineer III supporting one of our premier programs within Raytheon, an RTX Business, in the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. As part of the Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) organization, your experience with system operations, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and direct collaboration with contractors and government personnel will be critical to mission success. You will support operational readiness, system availability, anomaly resolution, and baseline installations in a mission‑critical environment. The work is on‑site in Springfield, VA.

What You Will Do

• Manage baseline installations in operational 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 system availability and performance reports
• Represent the program during technical exchange meetings and customer briefings
• Support the 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
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued DoD TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment
• Experience in satellite ground system development or operations, Experience in relevant project domains, such as mission management ground systems or space‑based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms
• Experience working in Linux environments, particularly 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

• 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

Role Type Definition

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.
• This position requires a security clearance.

Location: Springfield, VA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-springfield-va-location

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 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.