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[Apply on RTX’s careers site →](https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CA-SAN-DIEGO-SD1--8650-Balboa-Ave--SAN-ANTONIO-BLDG/Sr-Shipboard-Field-Engineer_01887085) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [RTX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/) / Sr. Shipboard Field Engineer ## Job description ### Date Posted 2026-11-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. ### Person, or Immigration Status Requirements U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. ### Security Clearance Type None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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 is currently seeking a Senior Shipboard Field Engineer with strong Network and electronics skills to support the commissioning of systems for the U.S. Navy’s oilers responsible for transferring fuel to the Navy’s carrier strike groups operating at sea. This position will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting the initialization, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical, automation and fluid machinery control systems on the US Navy’s John Lewis-Class (T-AO) Fleet Replenishment Oilers. In this role you will apply your experience and technical expertise supporting on-time commissioning and delivery of the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) as a shipboard engineer for the T-AO, Fleet Replenishment Oiler, at General Dynamics NASSCO. ### Position Location San Diego, CA ### What You Will Do Execute and successfully complete NAVSEA test procedures for each IBS sub-system. ### Commissioning & System Sell Off Perform circuit verifications and cable terminations. Conduct functional testing, interface verification, and end‑to‑end integration checks across all subsystems. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues identified during installation or testing. ### Training & Post‑Delivery Support Provide technical training to ship’s force on IBS operation, system capabilities, and routine maintenance. - Support Builders Dock Trials (BDT), ensuring all sub-systems achieve SAT status in accordance with NAVSEA test procedures approximately one month prior to Integrated Sea Trials Support Integrated Sea Trials underway (usually 3 days), verifying all sub-systems meet SAT criteria per NAVSEA test procedures - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve integration issues to ensure on-time system delivery - Facilitate alignment between cross-functional teams: Internal and external engineers, shipyard personnel, and production teams (cable installation contractions) - Report to program management impacts to delivery schedule Each vessel is about 6 – 8 months of commissioning time, rolling off from one ship to another as GDNASSCO has multiple dry docks to construct vessels concurrently Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Experience interpreting wire diagrams and console drawings Experience troubleshooting systems, verifying functionality, and/or executing hardware installations on the vessel on systems including AC Nav Panels, DC Power Supplies/Panels, Sound Surveillance, Weather, Gyrocompas, X-Band, S-Band and VHF. Experience performing normal climbing and lifting associated with shipboard electronic work. 50 - 70% of your time is at the shipyard conducting the functionality tests and configuring subsystems. The remaining time will be at the RTX San Diego Console Lab. Experience with software / network systems, hardware / software integration, or system activation and test, including hands-on experience working with electrical and computer systems design, integration, and test in either a consoles lab or field setting. Experience working with Military or Commercial Marine control systems. Experience working on board a naval vessel under construction and during trial periods at sea. ### Qualifications We Prefer Electro-mechanical experience. Experience with Naval Communications systems and C4I systems. Customer focus and collaboration skills. Demonstrated multi-tasking skills - close out projects completely. Information System Networks experience. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one. ### 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 eligible for relocation assistance. Eligible for employee referral. 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 11, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 11, 2026 - Listed for: 1 day - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on RTX’s careers site →](https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CA-SAN-DIEGO-SD1--8650-Balboa-Ave--SAN-ANTONIO-BLDG/Sr-Shipboard-Field-Engineer_01887085) ## Hiring at RTX - Open jobs: 4,634 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 14, 2026 [All RTX jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at RTX ### [Sr. Signal Processing Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/134930cb0886cb728b11/) TUCSON, AZ, US ### [Sr. Supervisor HVAC (Onsite Andover, MA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/c45b1b31494e8227ed18/) ### [Sr. Supervisor, Facilities - HVAC (ONSITE - Marlborough)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/eff01405f30ecba14db7/) ### [Sr. System Engineer – EO/IR Analyst (Onsite)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/562d73c27fcdff51f3fd/) MCKINNEY, TX, US ### [Sr. Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/400f450154976520c794/) TUCSON, AZ, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Shipboard Cybersecurity Engineer Philadelphia](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c829cdff28e7cff5a08a/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Fleet Support Supervisor (Shipboard Combat Systems)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/2b85c32e284389fc7a4a/) BAE Systems · San Diego, California, United States ### [Engineering Technologist II (Shipboard Radio Communication Systems)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/e21784dfd99167b87c05/) BAE Systems · Saint Inigoes, Maryland, United States ### [Coordinator, Shipboard Technical Professional Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/carnival-corporation/jobs/0430386dac22776e5a8e/) Carnival Corporation · Miami, FL In Office - Miami ### [Specialist, Shipboard Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/carnival-corporation/jobs/cc5b61f4d53c5d71b4f3/) Carnival Corporation · Miami, FL, United States [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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