Applied Signal Technology is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.With locations in Sunnyvale and Anaheim Hills, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Dulles, VA, and Annapolis Junction, MD, AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the US and its partners. AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity and work-life balance. AST offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and paid time off.Whether you wish to live near and experience the California coast, the Maryland shores, our Nation's capital, or Utah's lakes and mountains, AST encourages you to consider exploring the unique and rewarding opportunities our cutting-edge-technology team can offer.As a Mission Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond. You will guide and oversee the design, build, test and delivery of advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications. We are currently seeking Mission Engineers with experience in system development to support multiple programs. You will work with other experienced members in R on system development and deployments for the protection of our country. You need excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment. You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and Raytheon Management as necessary.**This particular position can be staffed in Annapolis Junction, MD **Requirements:Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in Network EngineeringExperience implementing and analyzing network protocols (eg TCP/IP, Ethernet, SSL, GSM, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, G/MPLS, SDH) and network topologiesKnowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco/Juniper routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systemsExperience designing network topologies and configuring and hardening routers and other network equipmentExperience with cyber related concepts including reverse engineering and vulnerability researchExisting Secret clearance (Active within the last 24 months)U.S. Citizenship status is required, as this position needs an active US Security Clearance as of day one of employment. Desired Requirements:Experience developing proof-of-concept (PoC) use case scenarios in support of telecommunication and computer network configurationsDemonstrated ability to collaborate with product owner(s) in requirements decomposition, estimation, and planningDemonstrated ability to successfully lead/manage multi-disciplinary project/teamsExperience with RF, options, or telecommunications standards and processing techniquesExperience with programming or scripting languages, such as Python or C++ Existing Top Secret/SCI clearance (Active within the last 24 months)Required Education:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experienceDesired Education: Master of Science (MS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a STEM related field.187896 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.