Sr. Test Engineer

Sr. Test Engineer at Raytheon summary:

The Sr. Test Engineer supports the testing and troubleshooting of RF, IF, microwave, analog, and digital hardware for missile and radar systems at Raytheon. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain test procedures, analyze data for root causes, and improve manufacturing test processes to increase first pass yield. This role requires a STEM degree, relevant experience, and the ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Date Posted:

2025-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Circuit Card Manufacturing (CCM) Test Engineering team provides technical expertise to numerous manufacturing and development programs within Raytheon. Our work involves electronic hardware for radar, missile and combat systems. The Andover, MA location has over 1 million square feet of manufacturing/production space where product is both assembled and tested.

What You Will Do

• Support test and troubleshooting of RF, IF, Microwave, Analog and Digital hardware for various effectors (missile) programs.

• Work closely with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines including Product Design, Test Development and Manufacturing Engineering.

• Interpreting test requirements, developing and maintaining test procedures, and

• documenting test practices

• Analyzing data to drive issues to root cause

• Generating Change Requests (CRs) on technical issues relating to the production test process

• Developing and executing improvement projects to increase first pass yield

• Engagement with Design and Test Development teams to solve issues impacting production

• Ensuring hardware requirements are met and processes are followed

• Assisting manufacturing operators in the testing & troubleshooting of production hardware

• Supporting production test on multiple functional test platforms

• Travel as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. 

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Sound understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts (resistors, Op amps, capacitors, amplifiers, etc.)

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, OneNote)

• RF, analog and digital test / troubleshooting skills

• A continuous improvement mindset to enhance manufacturing test methods through process modernization

• Sound understanding of statistical analysis techniques

• Demonstrated success working in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Software skills (Labview, MATLAB, C, Linux) a plus

What We Offer

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

• Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

• 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.

The 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. 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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Keywords:

test engineering, RF testing, hardware troubleshooting, manufacturing engineering, radar systems, missile systems, process improvement, security clearance, data analysis, STEM