Principal Systems Operations Engineer

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience in systems engineering, particularly in operations and maintenance environments

• Experience troubleshooting complex systems, analyzing operational anomalies, and supporting system recovery

• Experience working independently, exercising sound technical judgment, and resolving complex technical issues

• 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.

• 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

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 Principal Systems Operations Engineer 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 expertise in system operations, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and collaboration with contractors and government personnel will be critical to mission success. You will support operational readiness, system availability, anomaly resolution, baseline installations, and the resolution of complex operational issues in a mission-critical environment. The work is on-site in Springfield, VA.

• Lead and coordinate baseline installations in operational environments

• Monitor, track, analyze, and report system availability and performance metrics

• Troubleshoot complex operational issues, resolve anomalies, and lead system recovery efforts

• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc system availability and performance reports

• Represent the program in technical exchange meetings and customer briefings

• Lead efforts to resolve systems engineering, integration, and operational issues

• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams, contractors, and government personnel to plan and execute operational activities

• Monitor, track, and manage operational workloads to support mission requirements

• Provide technical guidance and backup support to technical leadership during meetings and briefings

• Support 24/7 operations, including off-hours call-in as needed

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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. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm