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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** White Sands, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Authentication Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Switches, Patch Management - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-NM-WHITE-SANDS-LC38--Bldg-23626-LC-38-Nike-Ave--BLDG-LC38-External-Site/Systems-Engineer_01855749 ## About the Role 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, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience. * Knowledge of test instrumentation, telemetry, radar systems, communications systems, or weapons systems integration and a strong understanding of systems engineering and test methodologies * Comptia Security + certification or willingness to complete certification within 90 days of hire Qualifications We Prefer * Prior military or defense industry test range experience. * Experience supporting DoD developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) events. * Familiarity with missile systems, air defense systems, or command-and-control platforms. * Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes. * Knowledge of range safety and environmental compliance requirements. ## Description Raytheon's Mission Capability Verification Center (MCVC) located on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to support the Mission Operation Center (MOC)/ Mission Sustainment Center (MSC). In this role, you will manage moderately scoped projects and processes, as well as conduct engineering tests to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues in preparation and conduct of testing activities. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and preparations for MOC/MSC during intervals with no active tests. The MOC/MSC is emplaced at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). The main focus is on maintenance, upgrades and preparation for the next deployment mission. MDAUnet and MDACnet are utilized for operational preparation of services for deployment. While on deployment the focus of activity is to support mission operations. You will deliver weekly updates on engineering activities and maintain detailed logs of changes or updates to the customer. You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements and turning them into practical changes to both hardware and software of the MOC/MSC. This is an onsite role at WSMR located in White Sands, NM. What You Will Do * Provide support in field testing environments * Troubleshoot, fault isolation, disassembly, repair, assembly and checkout of communication / network switching systems. 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