Job Description

Principal Global Software Operations and Maintenance Engineer Lead (Onsite) Location State College, PA :

Date Posted: 2023-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PA601: 302 Science Park Road, Bldg 5A 302 Science Park Road Building 5A, State College, PA, 16803-2214 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

**This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus**

**Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants**

About Us:

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.

Location: This is an onsite position in State College, PA.

Clearance requirements: This position requires an active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

Job Summary:

The Global Operations and Maintenance Lead will lead the monitoring, maintenance, performance, configuration & tuning, baseline deployment, and site coordination for a globally distributed application with 5 or more instances in a variety of environments (cloud and on-premises). We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

The Global Software Operations and Maintenance Lead will lead the deployment of complex systems in an agile DevSecOps environment for our Satellite Ground Systems. This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions. Other responsibilities to anticipate may include:

• Lead, configure, tune, and coordinate the deployment for satellite ground systems in an agile DevSecOps environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews, and system integration activities.
• Be a team player incorporating a team-based success philosophy.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in satellite technology to drive innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of software engineering experience.
• Required technologies, frameworks, tools, and services:
• Experience in containerization with Docker, Orchestration with Kubernetes, and Rancher
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, including working abilities with Jenkins, Gradle, Junit, Puppet
• Experience with Agile development to include Kanban and Scrum
• Experience with Splunk, Spring, Kafka, Apache, Ansible, PKI and various access/authentication controls
• Experience with Linux tools for network troubleshooting
• Capable of using technology and tools to quickly fault isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues.
• Good understanding of CM processes (builds/merges/testing/deployments)
• Ability to keep up with a fast-growing system with new capabilities fielded into OPS every 4-6 weeks.
• Ability to remain engaged with the development team, attend capability demos/selloffs, and provide mission understanding to Software Engineers
• CompTIA Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired technologies, frameworks, tools, and services:
• AWS, VMWare, Bash, Python, Helm, Grafana
• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Raytheon State College, PA Landing Page: Raytheon State College, PA Location (rtx.com)

State College, PA, known primarily for being home to Penn State University, offers a range of attractions and benefits for those considering living and working there. Here are the top 10 reasons:

• Penn State University: As one of the country's leading public research universities, Penn State offers a plethora of educational, employment, and cultural opportunities.
• Small-Town Feel with Big City Amenities: Despite its modest size, State College boasts a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and shops, ensuring residents get the best of both worlds.
• Outdoor Activities: With proximity to several parks and forests like Rothrock State Forest, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.
• Strong Sense of Community: The local community is tight knit, often coming together for events, parades, and the hugely popular Arts Fest.
• Low Crime Rate: State College frequently ranks as one of Pennsylvania's safest towns, making it a great place to raise a family.
• Cultural Events: Thanks to the university, there's a constant influx of speakers, concerts, theater productions, and sports events.
• Educational Opportunities: Aside from Penn State, the area boasts excellent public and private schools, making it ideal for families.
• Economic Stability: The presence of Raytheon and Penn State provides economic stability, offering jobs in education, research, and related industries.
• Central Location: Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania, State College is relatively close to major cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C., making weekend getaways convenient.
• Diverse Population: The university attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world, leading to a more diverse and inclusive community than might be expected in a small town.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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