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Date Posted: 2025-12-01
Country: United States of America
Location: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA 01810 USA
Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance Secret
Company Overview RTX 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. The company, headquartered in Arlington, VA, employs 185,000 people and operates at the edge of known science to deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.
Role Summary The Enterprise Services – Real Estate Solutions team is seeking a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility and includes responsibilities for additional local NH and MA locations. This role 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. It collaborates with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering.
What You Will Do
Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) of Fire Protection Systems
Be responsible for meeting RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.
Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.
Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.
Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.
Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives
Provide 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.
Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.
Liaison with local fire departments
Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 9 years of relevant applicable experience may be considered.
Massachusetts Low Voltage license: A, B, C, or D.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading building infrastructure.
At least 5 years’ experience and field knowledge of fire alarm systems and specialty fire protection suppression systems.
At least 5 years’ experience with an understanding of State of Massachusetts, National Building, NFPA codes and Factory Mutual (FM) data sheets.
Qualifications We Prefer
Project Management experience.
Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.
Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues.
Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and EDS (electronic drawing systems) AutoCAD.
What We Offer Whether 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 leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Salary Range 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD
Application Process Role Type: Onsite – eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Andover Ma. This is an onsite role, and employees who work primarily onsite will work mainly at the RTX hub in Andover, MA.
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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Principal Specialist Fire Protection
role at
RTX
Job Details
Date Posted: 2025-12-01
Country: United States of America
Location: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA 01810 USA
Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance Secret
Company Overview RTX 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. The company, headquartered in Arlington, VA, employs 185,000 people and operates at the edge of known science to deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.
Role Summary The Enterprise Services – Real Estate Solutions team is seeking a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility and includes responsibilities for additional local NH and MA locations. This role 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. It collaborates with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering.
What You Will Do
Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) of Fire Protection Systems
Be responsible for meeting RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.
Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.
Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.
Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.
Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives
Provide 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.
Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.
Liaison with local fire departments
Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 9 years of relevant applicable experience may be considered.
Massachusetts Low Voltage license: A, B, C, or D.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading building infrastructure.
At least 5 years’ experience and field knowledge of fire alarm systems and specialty fire protection suppression systems.
At least 5 years’ experience with an understanding of State of Massachusetts, National Building, NFPA codes and Factory Mutual (FM) data sheets.
Qualifications We Prefer
Project Management experience.
Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.
Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues.
Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and EDS (electronic drawing systems) AutoCAD.
What We Offer Whether 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 leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Salary Range 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD
Application Process Role Type: Onsite – eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Andover Ma. This is an onsite role, and employees who work primarily onsite will work mainly at the RTX hub in Andover, MA.
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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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