Senior Systems Engineer – Lab Operations 2nd Shift, Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-06-18



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG



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.

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities directorate has an immediate need for an onsite Operations and Maintenance Senior Systems Engineer who will support hardware/software integration and activities within the Andover based PATRIOT Labs.

As a member of the PATRIOT Test Facility – Andover Operations and Maintenance team, you will share responsibility for ensuring that the tactical and test hardware in the lab is fully functional and properly configured to support continuous software testing and development for the PATRIOT programs. Responsibilities include executing preventive and corrective maintenance, performing system and component troubleshooting, repairing PATRIOT system hardware, and working with engineering teams to debug software, hardware, and configuration issues.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Andover, MA, working 2nd shift. Standard working hours are 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical operations and maintenance support for site radar systems, including issue identification and troubleshooting as directed by site leads and team members.

•  Maintain the health and operational status of PATRIOT hardware in support of lab missions, and coordinate calibration and maintenance requests as needed.

•  Support hardware integration and test activities, including configuration of test equipment and tactical hardware.

• Provide engineering support for Configuration Management (CM) of hardware and software.

• Support extended and off‑hours testing as required to meet contractual commitments.

• Contribute to the successful technical execution of complex integration and test events.

• Interact with team members from various engineering disciplines (hardware, software, mechanical, systems integration and test, etc.) at a technical level.

• Collaborate with lab team members and users to promptly address safety and compliance issues.

• Demonstrate flexibility by accommodating user requests, thinking quickly, and prioritizing the immediate resolution of system issues impacting the user community while balancing daily lab activities.

• Work effectively in a high‑paced, dynamic, multi‑tasking environment, including performing outdoor work in inclement weather.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying and troubleshooting hardware issues and clearly documenting all actions taken.

• Perform lifting, installation, and removal of heavy hardware within the confined space of the PATRIOT end‑item aisle (3 feet wide, under 5 feet high).

• Mentor and support the technical growth of peers and junior engineers by identifying opportunities to enhance team technical acumen.

• Safely access and lift floor‑level mounted equipment weighing over 50 pounds, follow established safety policies and procedures, and perform physical tasks outdoors in non‑climate‑controlled environments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience working in a test facility, depot, field environment, and/or integration lab.

• Experience identifying and troubleshooting hardware issues, including documenting resolutions.  

• Experience with software and systems integration planning and implementation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarization with PATRIOT Technical Manuals and PATRIOT Maintenance Control System diagnostic software

• Experience using spectrum analyzer, multi-meter, power meters, oscilloscope and other general RF test lab equipment

• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing mechanical tool skills. (e.g., power tools, hand tools, etc.)

• Experience with LINUX and/or UNIX.

• Experience working with MATLAB (including object-oriented programming), ADA, Python, C/C++, and/or Java

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.

• Relocation assistance is 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 roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Welcome to Raytheon in Andover, MA

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.

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