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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.

Raytheon Field Engineering is seeking a Senior Level Service Engineer to advise and mentor our customers and end users on the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) RADAR system on F/A-18 Aircraft. This engineer shall be responsible for analyzing equipment failures to determine root cause and recommend corrective action. This position is based out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, WA and shall be expected to require occasional traveling both internationally and domestic.

What You Will Do

• Provide APG-79 training to all squadron maintainers and aircrew as needed.
• Perform continuous trend analysis to capture software/hardware faults.
• Work to improve APG-79 troubleshooting techniques.
• Report all technical activity and participate in BIT evaluation teleconferences weekly.
• Collaborate with government agencies and other contractors to maintain good communication in support of APG-79 radar.
• Represent Raytheon to external customers in both CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.
• Must be willing to travel both domestic and international.

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. Experience in lieu of education can be substituted.
• Current/active U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
• Experience maintaining the F/A-18 Aircraft or a RADAR/Avionics System.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience operating and maintaining the F/A-18 RADAR/Avionics Systems.
• Experience with the F/A-18 APG-65, APG-73 and/or APG-79 RADAR Systems.
• Experience analyzing faults and overseeing the troubleshooting and maintenance of the F/A-18 APG-79 AESA or similar system.
• Prior experience with airborne fire control and reconnaissance RADAR systems.
• Ability to provide day-to-day technical support and work the required shifts to meet the squadron maintenance schedules.
• Previous experience as a field representative in support of US Armed Forces systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to complete comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Ability to interact with military customers and other contractor/government personnel.
• Ability to function under operational pressures to meet flight schedules and operational requirements.
• Be a self-motivated with the ability to perform with limited supervision.

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.
• Not relocation eligible.
• Not eligible for employee referral.

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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