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…