RTX · 12 hours ago
Field Engineer IT Specialist
US-WA-FORT LEWIS-AIRPORT-CUST ~ 3087 16th and Airport Way ~ BLDG 3087 (External Site)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Field Engineer IT Specialist to provide operational maintenance and support for the Iron Dome system, troubleshoot system problems, and ensure the proper use of system assets. The role requires advanced technical competency in information systems and effective communication with team members and customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing all aspects of the Iron Dome system and operational maintenance
Troubleshoot and identify system problems then recommend solutions; the Maintenance Chief will provide best course of repair implementation
Function as part of a field team that will interface with program subject matter professionals and customer representatives as well as act as technical subject matter expert in absence of Maintenance Chief
Ensure proper use of Iron Dome system assets
Provide expert level technical services on all aspects of information system development, working on unusually complex technical problems and providing highly innovative and ingenious solutions
Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly and yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with service checklists
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Enterprise Networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, Group Policy Management and configuration, Windows server, Windows Desktop OS, and Microsoft Office
Effectively communicate with peers, higher-ups, and customers in a timely manner
Potential working alternating shifts, on-call shifts, or a non-standard schedule
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant 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
Professional development experience performing mechanical and systems level maintenance tasks
3+ years of professional experience in Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Valid SEC + certification
Preferred
Experience as an Air Defense Non-Commissioned Officer or enlisted with background in PATRIOT, LPWS, CRAM or Iron Dome systems
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
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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