Field Engineering Manager

Date Posted:

2026-06-12



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-677 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 677

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 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. 

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

The Raytheon Fullerton Field Engineering team supports Sentinel® radars which are the primary air defense radar for the US Army as well as part of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS®) defense system in support of several foreign customers.

We’re looking for a System Engineering Manager to support a Fullerton based team tasked with performing a wide variety of radar-related tasks to include maintenance, operations, modification, testing, troubleshooting and integration activities at both Fullerton and abroad.

As a Field Engineering System Engineering Manager, you will manage a team who will be responsible for activities to include:

• System environmental testing.
• Supporting development of test procedures for Improved Sentinel systems.
• Evaluating system performance to verify system functionality, interoperability and documenting results in support of proposed system upgrades / enhancements.
• Integration & Test of Radar following hardware and firmware modification.
• Support training, test and radar modification events.

Position Location Onsite – Fullerton, CA

Travel is approximately 20% CONUS and OCONUS.

What You Will Do:

• Work in a team environment, receiving inputs from Sentinel management and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and providing guidance and/or direction to managed team members.
• Ensure team has the latest procedures and processes to meet program requirements.
• Be an interface for the team to both internal and external customers to include audits as needed.
• Coordinate and support hands-on operational Integration and Test at the Fullerton Test Site.
• Coordinate and support flight tests, training events, and radar modification conducts both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Provide critical troubleshooting, maintenance and operational support to CONUS and OCONUS radar systems for a variety of customers.
• Develop and provide inputs to test plans and procedures for various customers as applicable.
• Provide transparent identification and communication of issues to functional leadership and engagement for resources for resolution (Subject Matter Expert support, replacement materials/parts).
• Occasional use of simple hand tools (e.g. wrenches, ball allen sets, pinning/depinning tools) and test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, multimeter) as part of support to managed team.
   

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in System Integration & Test of hardware and software.
• 5+ years’ experience using technical manuals, interpreting product drawings and/or reading schematics as part of troubleshooting system failures.
• 5+ years’ experience working with test equipment, e.g. Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CompTIA A+ certification.
• Willingness to travel to support Field Engineering efforts and in support of managed team.
• Experience leading a team and working by yourself, interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines and communicating status and support needs to supervisory management.
• Experience with radar hardware integration, operation, test and verification.
• Experience documenting troubleshooting, repair, final test results, laboratory configuration and system testing activities of lab work.
• Experience preparing and retaining documentation of laboratory work as well as coordination for quality review (as applicable).
• Utilizing engineering knowledge to analyze failure symptoms and employing quality assurance / control methods to determine failure.
• In-depth understanding of radar systems operations and/or maintenance, in particular Firefinder or Sentinel radars.
• Knowledge of Military protocol to include operational and tactical procedures associated with Air Defense Systems.

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.

This role is not eligible for paid relocation.

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 US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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