Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Pelham NH, ONSITE

Date Posted: 2026-06-08 Country: United States of America Location:

US-NH-PELHAM-PE1 ~ 50 Bush Hill Rd ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Type: Secret - Current Security
• Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
• Network Engineer, Principal Specialist (P3) Raytheon Digital Technology
• Classified Infrastructure Services Network Engineering Team Pelham, NH – Fully
• Onsite (travel to Andover, MA) Active Us DoD Secret Clearance required At RTX,
• the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united
• by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex
• problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and
• investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity
• no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new
• ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that
• help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a
• safer, more secure world. Join this high impact team as a Network Engineer,
• Principal Specialist, (P3) to ensure the smooth operation of classified network
• infrastructure at our Raytheon locations. The installation, maintenance,
• support, and monitoring of the network infrastructure will be performed.
• Candidate must have a solid background supporting networks and possess an Active
• US Secret Clearance. This role will be onsite and based in Pelham, NH, with
• approximately 60% of the time spent in Pelham and 40% at the Andover, MA site
• and may require occasional travel to other local and US Domestic locations
• approximately 5-10% of the time, including occasional evening and weekend work
• as needed. Relocation support is provided for the applicant if they qualify per
• company policy..

What You Will Do

• Maintains smooth operation of voice and data
• networks. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or
• reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice
• communication network. Develop technical expertise in all areas of voice and
• data networks hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as
• switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, encryptors etc. Maintains
• network management software platforms. Propose solutions to management to ensure
• all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage,
• configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings aligning with future
• requirements factoring in redundancy and required network uptime. Prepares or
• ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational
• instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation. Where no
• documentation exists, new documentation will be created. Provide regular
• monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for
• in-house systems. Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance for
• network equipment or with vendors for third-party support. Network designs that
• include selection of hardware and software packages, hierarchical architecture,
• and geographical limitations. Work with program engineers to resolve networking
• problems in tactical environments. Assist in the overall performance and
• capability of technical team through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and
• weekends) as needed. Must be able to work with general supervision and follow
• established procedures.

Qualifications

• You Must Have: Typically requires a
• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant
• experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years'
• experience Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers,
• switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, including software
• upgrades. Experience with current cabling and fiber standards. Active and
• transferable U.S. government issued US DoD Secret security clearance is required
• prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are
• eligible for a security clearance Qualifications we prefer: Willingness and
• availability to travel domestically as needed. Experience with access control
• list, security posture, and vendor best practices. Experience with Visio
• diagramming and design capabilities. Knowledge of configuration and
• troubleshooting of encryption devices. Effective customer service skills,
• including oral and written communications. Experience with platforms such as IP
• telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds. Certifications in Security+
• within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is highly desired
• within a year. Ability to work under time constraints. Experience with
• classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes. What We Offer Our
• values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer,
• more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability,
• Collaboration, and Innovation. This role is eligible for relocation if company
• policy criteria are met. Learn More and Apply now! Please ensure the role type
• defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This
• position is classified as:. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles
• will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance
• employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates
• will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the
• recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the
• assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Clearance Information:
• This position requires an active US Secret security clearance. We will sponsor
• the clearance application process, and you must be granted an interim before Day
• One. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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
• . RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced
• systems and services for commercial, military and government customers
• worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace
• Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company
• to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions
• that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed
• energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020
• through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies
• Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. As 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. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides
• advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers
• worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
• Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to
• operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that
• push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy,
• hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the
• combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation
• aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.