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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance:\nDoD Clearance: SecretRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.\nThe following position is to join our Enterprise Services team: \nRTX Enterprise Services - Real Estate Solutions has an opening for a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility but also includes responsibilities for other Northeast locations. Manages the fire protection systems to ensure that all fire alarm, fire prevention and suppression systems are compliant and at the highest state of readiness. Interfaces with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering to complete tasks. Responsible for the conceptual design, detailed design contracting, installation contracting, and acceptance testing of various fire protection systems. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of FM Insurance Programs and Company protocols specifically related to maintaining RTX fire protection programs.\nWhat You Will do:\nSubject matter expertise of Fire Protection Systems\nResponsible to meet all RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.\nProvide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.\nProvide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.\nSupport and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies. \nBe involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.\nReview fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives\nProvide team leadership based on your technical knowledge and ability to routinely develop cost effective solutions over a range of complex issues while ensuring solutions are innovative and consistent with organizational goals and objectives.\nPerform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.\nLiaison with local fire departments\nAbility to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties\nQualifications You Must Have\nAt least 5 years’ experience and field knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Alarm System Programming, Fire Alarm System Testing Requirements, and NFPA 72 installation knowledge and experience of one of the two following fire protection fields: Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action) or Specialty Suppression Systems (CO2, Halon, FM200, Novec, Inergen, Wet Chemical, Dry Chemical…)T\nThis position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME or related field a minimum 5 years’ experience in leading building infrastructure, and maintenance projects and or an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant applicable work experience in lieu of a degree.\nAt least 5 years’ experience with and understanding of State of Massachusetts and National Building codes, NFPA codes and standards and FM design requirements\nQualifications We Prefer:\nProject Management experience\nPrior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.\nCandidate shall have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.\nExperience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues.\nSolid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)\nWorking knowledge of electronic drawing systems (AutoCAD is used at this location).\nWhat We Offer\nWhether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nRole Type\nOn site- This is an Onsite role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Andover Ma.\nPlease consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:\nOnsite: 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.\n#LI-RC1\nThe salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. 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