Principal Test and Validation Engineer HWIC Arrays - CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG

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 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.

We are seeking an experienced Arrays Production Test Engineer within the Hardware Integration Center (HWIC).  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can achieve production test objectives in a matrixed environment and who is able to successfully interface with Operations, Quality, and Engineering on a daily basis.  In this highly visible role, you will help lead all aspects of NFR testing for multiple programs, including AMDR, EASR, TPY-2 and LTAMDS.  The lead will maintain the execution of the production schedule and deliverables, perform at a high operational speed, and demonstrate an ability to react quickly to changes in both the plan and priorities in a production environment.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the leadership, training, coaching, and oversight of an experienced team of NFR test engineers.

• Resolves technical issues identified in NFR testing of production arrays.

• Acts as a key interface between HWIC Operations and HWIC Test Engineering.

• Proactively identify and mitigate any vulnerabilities within the NFR test processes.

• Drives continuous improvement to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk, automate, reduce cost (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making.

• Manages staffing of test engineers across NFR’s, including planning shift schedules and weekend/holiday work (as needed).

• Interfaces with the Design and Test Development teams to solve issues impacting production.

• Assists manufacturing test operators in the testing & troubleshooting of production hardware.

• Actively participate in daily HWIC tier level meetings.

• Participate and lead test data reviews with the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. 

• 3 years test or integration experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading a team in a production environment.

• Experience in Antenna or Radar test and analysis.

• Experience in the integration and test of developed hardware.

• Strong management skills, including ability to make decisions with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Hands on experience with microwave testing techniques, including Spectrum and Network Analyzers to analyze RF signals.

• Hands on experience with Matlab and/or Excel for complex RF calculations and data analysis

• Test requirements interpretation, schematic diagram interpretation, knowledge of operating commercial test equipment for test and troubleshooting.

• Proven written and oral communication, including presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word), statistical evaluation tools (SPC, data distribution analysis) and shop floor tools (PRISM, PDM, CMES).

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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