Technical Aide, Patriot Missile Program

Date Posted:
2026-04-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Software Engineering Directorate for the Patriot Program is seeking a Technical Aide to assist in processing media for release and shipment to our stakeholders. To be successful in this role you must pay strong attention to detail, be able to maintain an organized to do list despite shifting priorities, be able to successfully communicate within a team environment, and have strong documentation and record keeping skills. The role is only available in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do

• Help document technical processes, workflows, and best practices to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Track progress on deliverables and assist in updating project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) with accurate data.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting for development tools and escalate more complex technical issues to the appropriate team members.
• Organize and maintain a repository of team resources, including code libraries, technical documentation, and project artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and integration of tools or systems across departments.
• Support onboarding of new developers by setting up accounts, tools, and providing introductory guidance on team workflows.
• Perform Trusted Downloads to safely and precisely transfer tactical software between classified networks.
• Work self-guided in a team environment while following proper procedures for processing software to be released and shipped outside of RTX.
• Complete necessary documentation for software builds and release via PDM.
• This position requires daily on-site support and is not open to hybrid or remote possibilities

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a technical support, project coordination, or similar role within a technical environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Teams, and MS Word.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to technical projects and internal collaboration.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with Version Control repositories (e.g., Perforce, GIT, Clearcase.)
• Experience in documentation including using tools to track and maintain updates.
• Experience in supporting including training technical staff/managers in operational practices related to all related administration activities and onboarding staff.

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.

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.

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.

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