Raytheon · 23 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer: Patriot Communications
Tewksbury, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expRaytheon is a leading defense contractor dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and developing air and missile defense communication systems, focusing on RF systems and network infrastructures.
Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a cross functional team including engineering, supply chain, production, leadership, etc
Support all phases of programs from inception through completion, helping lead multi-disciplinary engineer teams through the lifecycle of the program
Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM)
Oversee design and optimize Patriot Communications Networks, including link availability studies and capacity planning
Work with Cyber Security counterparts to ensure network security and performance optimization
Provide ongoing support to various Patriot Communication Systems around the world
Assist the team with developing and mentoring new team members
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Radio Frequency (RF) and/or Internet Protocol (IP) network experience
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
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issues security clearance is required prior to start date
Preferred
Experience in Patriot Program (or similar program) system design, development, integration/verification, production, and sustainment
Certification in networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP)
Earned Value Management Certified
Experience with RF signal analysis and/or various VHF/UHF radios
Experience collaborating with internal and external customers
Experience writing reports and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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