Principal Specialist Field Engineering (PT, Temp)

Date Posted:

2025-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAL99: RTN Remote, Alabama

Position Role Type:

Remote

Raytheon’s Field Engineering team is looking for a temporary Principal Specialist Field Engineering to provide sensor support for multiple international locations.

What You Will Do

• Direct/perform sensor system maintenance on Unmanned Air Vehicle
• (UAV) Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite.
• Field Engineers will resolve technical problems and issues in accordance with product specifications and engineering data to recommend repair/sustainment of sensors.
• Advise and mentor military/contractor technicians and leadership on the following tasks: Remove and install new hardware, update software, interpret engineering data, manage system configuration, operate, inspect and test sensor systems equipment. Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action.
• Monitor, analyze and characterize the performance of sensor system specific test equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and document/manage performance and maintenance records.
• This position requires international travel.

 Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Ability to work in a military flight line environment and extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting and analysis to correct system discrepancies.
• Experience with Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers and Digital Multi-meters.
• Working knowledge of computer systems/networks and UNIX operating systems
• Strong teamwork skills – able to interact productively with other Raytheon Technologies Field Engineers and customers in a diverse team setting.
• Work independently to develop timely and effective solutions to technical problems of various scope and complexity.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 5 years of avionics, sensors, electro-optical, Infrared and/or RF hardware engineering/maintenance experience.
• 5 years of computer hardware/software/system integration experience including ground station support, UNIX, and Solaris 8/10 operating systems.
• 5 years of UAVs and/or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of military aircraft maintenance forms, equipment accounts, CAMS/IMDS, and flight line procedures.

This is a temporary position of an undetermined length. 

Additional Information:

Special Work Requirements:
Work rotating shifts may be required -- possible 12 hour shifts 7 days /week. Frequent travel and long work hours are anticipated. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be willing and able to receive all inoculations required by the customer and host country.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The salary range for this role is - . 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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