{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b99a73c39b9d6c1461c43f09","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b99a73c39b9d6c1461c43f09","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b99a73c39b9d6c1461c43f09","title":"First Shift Operator","description":"Date Posted:\n2026-06-11\nCountry:\nUnited States of America\nLocation:\nUS-VA-SPRINGFIELD-7500-CUST ~ 7500 Geoint Dr ~ GEOINT (External Site)\nPosition Role Type:\nOnsite\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\nActive 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\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nTS/SCI with Poly - Current\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1\nAt 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.\nRTX seeks an Operator to join a high-performing team at the heart of an important US government function which helps the nation meet its national security strategy. The selected candidate will be a team member on a high-performing Operations and Sustainment team, embedded on-site, with customer presence, for a system considered mission critical by the government. The team is responsible for successful 24x7 operations of the system, with very detailed assistance to additional parts of the system.\nThis position is expected to be a weekday first shift position (6:00am - 2:00pm) with one weekend (12 hours Sat and Sun) approximately every 5 weeks after initial training period with commensurate shift differential. After a weekend shift worked, employee can select three days off of their choosing the following week.\nWhat You Will Do\nThe operator works with other operators and data managers, Raytheon's factory team of engineers and technologists, subcontractors, peers, customers, and product vendors, to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting toward resolution of technical system anomalies.\nThey maintain the environment by identifying anomalies and restoring operations or working with senior engineers for action.\nThey assist with installing upgrades, monitors systems and network performance, initiates troubleshooting, and work with other organizations.\nThey will follow existing operational policies and procedures, troubleshoot hardware, software and operating system issues, and escalate application problems to support teams.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.\nActive 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.\nExperience with Linux commands.\nQualifications We Prefer\nSecurity+ certification.\nExperience in the Intelligence Community (IC).\nFamiliar with technical documentation.\nComfortable performing normal duties collocated with the customer and other operations center residents.\nProven ability in strong customer support.\nStrong team player with good communications and detailed problem tracking for system reports.\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nNot relocation eligible.\nEligible for employee referral.\nThis position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.\nHired 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.\nHired 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.\nThis 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.\nRTX 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.\nRTX 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.\nPrivacy Policy and Terms:","company":"Raytheon","rawCompany":"raytheon","city":"Springfield","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T11:04:46.022Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-2011.00","title":"Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service","slug":"switchboard-operators-including-answering-service"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"First Shift Operator","description":"Date Posted:\n2026-06-11\nCountry:\nUnited States of America\nLocation:\nUS-VA-SPRINGFIELD-7500-CUST ~ 7500 Geoint Dr ~ GEOINT (External Site)\nPosition Role Type:\nOnsite\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\nActive 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\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nTS/SCI with Poly - Current\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1\nAt 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.\nRTX seeks an Operator to join a high-performing team at the heart of an important US government function which helps the nation meet its national security strategy. The selected candidate will be a team member on a high-performing Operations and Sustainment team, embedded on-site, with customer presence, for a system considered mission critical by the government. The team is responsible for successful 24x7 operations of the system, with very detailed assistance to additional parts of the system.\nThis position is expected to be a weekday first shift position (6:00am - 2:00pm) with one weekend (12 hours Sat and Sun) approximately every 5 weeks after initial training period with commensurate shift differential. After a weekend shift worked, employee can select three days off of their choosing the following week.\nWhat You Will Do\nThe operator works with other operators and data managers, Raytheon's factory team of engineers and technologists, subcontractors, peers, customers, and product vendors, to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting toward resolution of technical system anomalies.\nThey maintain the environment by identifying anomalies and restoring operations or working with senior engineers for action.\nThey assist with installing upgrades, monitors systems and network performance, initiates troubleshooting, and work with other organizations.\nThey will follow existing operational policies and procedures, troubleshoot hardware, software and operating system issues, and escalate application problems to support teams.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.\nActive 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.\nExperience with Linux commands.\nQualifications We Prefer\nSecurity+ certification.\nExperience in the Intelligence Community (IC).\nFamiliar with technical documentation.\nComfortable performing normal duties collocated with the customer and other operations center residents.\nProven ability in strong customer support.\nStrong team player with good communications and detailed problem tracking for system reports.\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nNot relocation eligible.\nEligible for employee referral.\nThis position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.\nHired 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.\nHired 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.\nThis 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.\nRTX 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.\nRTX 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.\nPrivacy Policy and Terms:","datePosted":"2026-07-21T11:04:46.022Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T11:04:46.022Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Raytheon","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b99a73c39b9d6c1461c43f09"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b99a73c39b9d6c1461c43f09"}}