Mission Planning Operator with Security Clearance

Date Posted:
2025-06-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA144: 7500 Geoint Drive, Springfield 7500 Geoint Drive , Springfield, VA, 22150 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph 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, an RTX Company, is operating and sustaining the Ground System (GS), which includes the Command-and-Control Element (C2E), the Mission Planning Element (MPE), and the Ground Processing Element (GPE). The Mission Planner Operator (MPO) is responsible for planning and scheduling various ground and satellite activities within the GS. As the Mission Planner, you will be responsible for understanding the entire system, to include Space/Ground links, Ground Station support equipment, data transport systems, Mission Planning software, hardware and architecture, and other internal and external interfaces. The Mission Planning Operator position is staffed during normal business hours. However, the ability to be on call (after hours or weekends) is required when necessary. Normal work hours are between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday. On-call (after hours or on weekends) in the event of an anomaly. What You Will Do Define scheduling tasks used to allocate system resources.
Execute the Raytheon Equinox and VTK scheduling software to perform manual resource allocation and de-confliction.
Determine & schedule contacts with the ground terminal using vendor (ViaSat) provided software.
Configure crypto equipment using vendor provided software.
Support ground hardware and software upgrades, lifecycle management and testing.
Distribute the completed, validated schedule and work with the Command-and-Control Operator to ensure command generation is successful.
Receive and process Mission Task Requests from the customer.
Cross-train as a Command-and-Control Operator (C2O) and perform in both positions, MPO and C2O.
Interact with site personnel, vehicle provider, and customer.
Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information.
Adapt to change on short notice and work in a small team environment. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience. Experience in lieu of degree can be considered.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience performing satellite mission support in a near real-time operations environment.
Ability to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor (red, blue, white and green), especially the color red, in order to React to alarm messages on a color display.
Able to work overtime with short notice and fill in for other crew members as required.
Able to be on call (after hours or weekends) when necessary.
Able to cross-train as a command-and-control operator as needed to ensure mission success. Qualifications We Prefer Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.
4 years of Mission Planner/Scheduler or related experience.
Orbital Dynamics. Strong interest in Satellites and Space Operations, Environmental Science, and Remote Sensing.
Java, C , C, Perl or other programming/scripting language.
Network (LAN/WAN) architecture, protocols and equipment.
Windows and Linux operating system.
Mathematical modeling algorithms.
ECLIPSE , EQUINOX , ESC or similar C3S procedure development application.
Satellite ground system experience. 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.
Not Relocation Eligible.
Eligible for employee referral. This 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: The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms