CCSS Principal Systems Engineer - White House Support

Principal Systems Engineer

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 anticipating an opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer. This role is suited for a motivated individual with an extended tenure mindset to serve as the sole source of support for the White House Communications Agency (WHCA). The position is located at WHCA's facility in Washington, D.C. and involves supporting the WHCA Secure Voice Network (WHSVN) C2 systems and acquisition projects. These efforts are in support of the Command and Control Switching Systems (CCSS) Program.

What You Will Do

1. Take direction, tasking and priorities from the Primary or Alternate WHCA Delivery Order (DO) Task Monitors (TMs) to ensure proper focus is given to meet WHCA WHSVN C2 requirements.
2. Provide engineering services on a full-time basis to directly support projects, procurements, and operations and maintenance to meet WHSVN C2 secure voice mission.
3. Support each phase of the WHCA C2/Special C2 mission project life cycle from planning, design, engineering, acquisition, testing, operations and maintenance (O&M).
4. Deliver comprehensive secure voice Systems Engineering (SE) services, including support, defense, configuration, and maintenance of information and systems. Ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation, and seamless integration with other devices connected to the WHSVN.
5. Capture configuration baselines and support the management of baseline changes to accommodate mission requirements and system architecture modifications.
6. Support operational teams during system upgrades, installations, network performance analyses and provide troubleshooting expertise as needed to ensure seamless system functionality.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience. Experience in lieu of education option.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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 and willingness to obtain higher clearance as required.
• Experience with circuit-switched and IP telephony, in both converged and non-converged environments, across all phases of the project life cycle, including planning, design, engineering, acquisition, testing, operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Experience designing and leading the development of technical solutions incorporating both TDM and VoIP technologies, to successfully support and implement complex projects.
• Experience working with secure voice networks utilizing products integrated with technologies from leading vendors such as Cisco, HP, Microsoft, LINUX, and Juniper (CTP and EX), as well as other telecom/IT equipment, including in support of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN).
• Hold current industry certifications that comply with DoD 8140 directive.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of system performance monitoring and testing, with the ability to analyze and assess equipment and performance degradation, including identifying and implementing necessary hardware, software, and technical adjustments.
• Experience with XACTA compliance management platform for the government sector to streamline and automate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Understanding of the essentials of Ribbon SBC, Cisco voice products, VoIP solutions and Call Managers.
• Familiar with encryption devices including but not limited to KIV-7M, KG-175(x) and ECTOCRYP.
• Hold NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF) Practitioner Certification, or other similar certification that demonstrates knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and other cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), FedRAMP, and DoD RMF.

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.
• Relocation Eligible
• Eligible for Employee Referral

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.