Hardware Maintainer Field Engineer

Location: US-VA-NEWPORT NEWS-2401-CUST ~ 2401 W Ave ~ W AVE (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: Secret - Current

 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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon Field Engineering is currently seeking a Hardware Maintainer Field Engineer for the SPY-6 Radar Program. This engineer will work with the onsite engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve hardware related issues, including power, cooling, array, and other radar subsystems. This Field Engineer will be located in Newport News, Virginia working on the ship platforms at Newport News Shipbuilding. The role will require extended hours and may require the employee to support off-shift hours. Some travel may be required. Our Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) program is a team of professionals who are developing and fielding the most advanced shipboard radar.

Work on Radar hardware including and not limited to installation, maintenance, repair, modification and replacement of components. Troubleshooting of Radar hardware components during integration with other systems. Support integration and test activities to include setup, coordination, and tracking of subsystem statuses and configurations. Interface with hardware design teams on troubleshooting and retrofit procedures for approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Adjudicate hardware issues identified during Radar system activation and testing through the Hardware Trouble Report (HTR) database. Maintain calibration of tooling and track deliveries of material and equipment required for Radar hardware repairs and ECPs.

You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience. 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. Experience with RF Systems, power systems, troubleshooting, and reading/utilizing hardware schematics.  Experience in maintaining and providing engineering assessment and corrective actions on faulted equipment, and installation and testing of engineering modifications/updates.

We Prefer Prior experience working onboard ships or at remote test sites. Experience working on naval radar programs. Experience operating and testing naval radars. Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Experience supporting multiple disciplines, and flexible travelling to support the radar.

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. Eligible for employee referral. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: