Date Posted:

2026-11-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-EL PASO-M2 ~ 7201 Montana Ave ~ BLDG M2

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's 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.

What You Will Do :

The CTA Communications Technician shall be responsible for organizational repair/maintenance of Patriot-specific communications equipment, including FSAMG/LCS and communications towers, in support of the Fire Units and Battalion.. The CTA Communication Technician shall provide technical assistance and sustainment/refresher training to Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) personnel. The CTA Communications Technician shall provide technical advice, assistance, and demonstration of methods to BDF personnel (to include BDF civilian contractors applicably authorized via the International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR)) for the testing, maintenance, repair, configuration, and operation of all Patriot Specific communications and related equipment within the Battalion/FU area of operations including FSAMG and tower equipment, Ultra High Frequency systems, COMSEC devices (as authorized), IP Routers and switches, PFOS, MIDS terminals (supporting Link-16 per MIL-STD-6016 and STANAG 5516), Launcher of HCN (new high-capacity network capability), 3011C links, cabling, and other communications equipment. Work shall comply with applicable industrial and military standards for interoperability and safety.

The CTA Communications Technician shall assist in the coordination of maintenance/repairs. The CTA Communications Technician shall provide expertise in communications planning for fixed site and tactical deployments, including utilization and setup of the tactical 15m mast for mobile operations. The CTA Communications Technician shall also be responsible for building and tower mounted UHF/VHF communication equipment that requires certification as a Communications Tower Worker in accordance with NATE Course Training Standards (CTS), ANSI/TIA-222 for antenna supporting structures, and OSHA fall protection requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M / ANSI Z359). Additionally, have familiarization with IP Switching and Routing.

This position is located in Manama, Bahrain.

Qualifications You Must Have :

•         Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair and functional verification of PATRIOT specific radios and radio relay communications systems and/or other related military tactical radio communications systems.
• ·         Proficiency in the use of commercial test equipment and tools used in troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits is mandatory, aligned with IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies or equivalent practices.
• ·         An excellent knowledge of basic and advanced electronics, basic RF theory and Red and Black IP routing (per IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and related Layer 2/3 standards).
• ·         Also be a graduate of the Contractor Logistics Support School, the US Army PATRIOT Intermediate Maintenance Course, or PATRIOT System Technicians Course, or have the equivalent of two (2) years of PATRIOT maintenance experience focused on IP switching and routing, or industrial TCP/IP certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+).
• ·         Able to certify as a Communications Tower Worker, climbing up to 350 feet, meeting NATE CTS and applicable ANSI/OSHA standards.
• ·         Knowledge of configuring, operating, and restoring Cisco and other industrial TCP/IP Layer 2 and 3 devices using Command Line Interface (CLI), consistent with Cisco certification body of knowledge and IEEE standards.

Qualifications We Prefer:  

•        Should be skilled in troubleshooting MIDS terminals, JTIDS and similar radios supporting Link-16 operations.
•         Knowledgeable in FM and AM variants.
•         Experience with Link-16, 3011C multicast links, and PADIL operations in the ECS, FSAMG, D-PICC, and LoH.
•         Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Patriot SPIN software or CISCO Command Line Interface (CLI).
•         Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR) and/or computer to radio communications.
•        Experience with Linux (e.g., RHEL 8/9), Windows, RHEL, and Windows Server.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field and 8-12 years of related experience. 

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

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

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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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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