Senior Tech Support Engineer I - Military veterans preferred

We are pursuing top talent to join the Raytheon team and support our vision to be “One global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place”. Working in the Space and Airborne Systems business unit of Raytheon, you can contribute to cutting edge technologies across surface, air, cyber and space domains, supporting precision engagement, missile defense, homeland security, integrated communications, electronic warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. In addition to maintaining a strong portfolio of core capabilities, we continue to expand globally and innovate in our growth markets. Opportunities exist to work alongside the best and the brightest engineers and scientists on innovative teams, which are providing the most advanced research and development capabilities to solve the most complex problems.

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), Integrated Communications System (ICS) is seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Support Engineer I to work on various communication programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join the fast paced and exciting Raytheon team. The selected candidate will perform the duties of a Sr. Technical Support Engineer I and will provide SAS engineering support as part of the Whole Life Engineering (WLE) East Department. The WLE East Department is made up of several disciplines that influence product designs early in their life cycle and also provide sustainment support for fielded products with the ultimate goal of ensuring effective operation, reliability, maintainability, and economical ownership by Raytheon and the customer/end user.

The Sr. Technical Support Engineer I will represent the WLE Department as a key team member of the multiple programs, they will support. Responsibilities will include learning the current communication systems Tactical Radio, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) to provide training development, training conduct and field support to our military customers. Traveling occasionally both CONUS and OCONUS, supporting training events, demonstrations, site surveys, etc.

The Sr. Technical Support Engineer I responsibilities include:

• Become an operational SME on various communications equipment.
• Develop Training Products and Technical Manuals in accordance with US Military standards.
• Travel to military installations to support installation, setup and training of products.
• Interface with Systems and Hardware engineers to understand the products in operational and technical terms.
• Interface and work with soldiers, Non Commissioned Officers and Officers to communicate, train and troubleshoot the products.?
• Being a self-starter and able to quickly transition from one project to another.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of related work experience
• Willing to travel occasionally to military locations including field environments including overseas locations (15 - 20% of time).
• Experience with military or civilian communications systems or related equipment.
• Experience as a training developer and instructor.
• Strong organization, problem solving, time management, communications skills and detailed oriented. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to effectively coordinate multiple resources, multitask in a fast paced environment, and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with program management and functional leads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems.

Desired Skills:

• Certified Military Trainer (Army, USMC, Air Force, etc.).
• Experience supporting military operations and experience with military IFF and Communication systems.
• Experience developing military Training and Technical Manual products
• Experience in using troubleshooting tools and techniques on military communications products.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• Knowledge and experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA). Understanding of logistics product differences between US services (Army, Air Force, Navy, and USMC).

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree NOTE: In lieu of Bachelor's degree, candidate may also possess an Associate's degree with 8 years' related experience OR High school Diploma with 12 years' of related experience.

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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.