Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware Engineering) (Onsite)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Skills
About this role
Location: US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (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 CI Poly - Current

 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 worlds 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware Engineering) to support satellite communication (SATCOM) operations and maintenance (O&M) and ground systems engineering. In this role, you will also act as a subject matter expert for future communication system designs, projects, and upgrades. Location: Alexandria, Virginia What You Will Do Conduct system fault isolation, real-time system restoration, discrepancy report resolution, O&M training/mentoring, procedure development, data collection, and trend analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to validate operational performance and capabilities. Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new concepts that provide value to our customers. Support integration and testing efforts as required. Perform O&M activities in environments, including data centers and outdoor locations. This may involve tasks such as climbing stairs, working at heights, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and operating in non-climate-controlled spaces. While this is primarily a day-shift position, participation in a 24/7 operations environment may require off-duty call-in support on a rotating basis.
Qualifications
You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience. Experience in SATCOM operations, sustainment, or theory. Experience with IT systems (servers, desktop computers, routers, switches) and SATCOM-related test equipment (spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators). Experience in presentations. An active and transferable TS/SCI 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 the required security clearance.
Qualifications
We Prefer SATCOM O&M experience (military, defense contractor, or commercial) Experience in Windows and Linux Experience with facility support systems for SATCOM systems (power, HVAC, IDS, etc.) CompTIA Security+ certification or higher COMSEC experience What We Offer 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. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite