Counterintelligence & Investigations Investigator - El Segundo, CA

Date Posted:

2026-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

This position is for an individual that possesses and can demonstrate their extensive knowledge, training, and experience within CI and investigative fields, with preference of having in-depth experience in both. The selectee should possess in-depth CI experience, preferably in an operational environment that involved the full range of detection and mitigation strategies as it pertained to Foreign Intelligence Entities and Insider Threats (InT). The selectee should also possess considerable hands-on experience in independently conducting the full range of CI and InT inquiries and investigations from start to finish. The selectee will serve as an investigator for Raytheon (RAY) CI&I team based in El Segundo, CA reporting directly to the RAY Western Region CI&I Lead.  Selectee will operate independently with little management oversight to provide expert-level CI&I . You must possess high levels of integrity and moral character and have uncompromising integrity and ethical standards. You must also have familiarity with criminal and employment law, evidence collection and retention, interviewing and interrogation, and report writing. You will have strong interpersonal, leadership and communication (oral and written) skills as well as possess the ability to work independently with little management oversight.

What You Will Do

• Independently plan and conduct a wide range of investigations capable of withstanding judicial and admin scrutiny into noncompliance with regulatory requirements, Company policies and laws violations.
• Conduct CI and InT investigations to thwart probability of espionage, sabotage, and loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of RAY intellectual property, and Customers’ classified information.
• Conduct InT deep-dive analysis, assist Legal investigations, Independently coordinate CI projects and activities.
• Independently conduct employee interviews and forensic audits of employee assets to determine adherence to the company’s policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
• Independently conduct liaison meetings with USG agencies as deemed necessary in the fulfillment of investigative duties.
• Investigate possible intelligence gathering activities as reported including (1) efforts by any individual to obtain unauthorized access to classified information or to compromise a cleared employee, (2) all contacts by cleared employees with known or suspected intelligence officers of another country, or (3) any contact which suggests an employee may be the target of an attempted exploitation by criminal or terrorist organizations or FIE.
• Investigate reported suspicious in person, social media, email, phone, and/or text contacts targeting employees.

What You Will Learn

• As a CI&I Team member, you will expand your business acumen and learn about Raytheon’s offensive and defensive solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security.
• You will learn how CI&I’s proactive CI initiatives and InT program advance Raytheon’s security culture, program execution excellence, an operational productivity, as well as fosters Customer’s confidence and Raytheon’s competitive advantage.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with CI and/or investigative experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Products
• Experience working with NISPOM.

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.A./B.S. in fields such as Criminal Justice, International Security, National Security, Cybersecurity, or other related fields, and minimum 5 years’ experience in CI, Investigations, LE, Internal Affairs Investigations or
• Certification by a federal credentialing CI or investigative agency.
• Prior LE Experience.
• Broad experience in physical, international, industrial, supply chain, and cyber security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analysis, investigative report writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with investigations involving CI, SCI, SAP, and/or ITAR/EAR violations.
• Hands-on experience conducting NISPOM administrative inquiries.
• Familiarity with DoDM5205.07 Vol 1 thru 4, DoD5200.01 Vol 1 thru 3, and incident reporting process IAW DoD 5200.01 Vol 3.
• Experience developing Threat Assessments and Risk Mitigation Strategies.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Non-Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. ‒ 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.

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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