Electrical Engineer I - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Mississippi; On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Forest, Mississippi is seeking an electrical engineer to perform circuit analysis, integration, and testing of STE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware issues and ensure system compatibility.

Responsibilities include RF/Analog/Digital component integration, STE design and testing, and collaborative analysis of hardware and software requirements to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by the start date.
• Experience in a lab environment with standard EE lab equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, or signal sources).
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Circuit analysis, circuit simulation, design documentation maintenance, trade assessments for obsolescence resolution, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware performance issues and hardware integration, test and verification.
• Integration and test of RF/Analog/Digital components and modules.
• Design, development, and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) with the Prime Hardware.
• Work as part of a team to analyze Hardware / Software test requirements / specifications to determine Hardware and Software requirements.
• Develop solutions to test issues and develop productivity and efficiency enhancements.
• Interact with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, other engineers, Quality Assurance and Reliability personnel.

Skills

Lab experience

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

DMMs

Signal sources

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Raytheon designs and develops electronics and test equipment for radar and electronic warfare Systems, Communications, and Electro Optics sensors. Raytheon engineering in Forest, Mississippi provides test solution development and manufacturing support for an extensive line of airborne, ground, and space-based systems.

What You Will Do:

• Circuit analysis, circuit simulation, design documentation maintenance, trade assessments for obsolescence resolution, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware performance issues and hardware integration, test and verification.
• Integration and test of RF/Analog/Digital components and modules.
• Design, development, and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) with the Prime Hardware.
• Work as part of a team to analyze Hardware / Software test requirements / specifications to determine Hardware and Software requirements.
• Develop solutions to test issues and develop productivity and efficiency enhancements.
• Interact with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, other engineers, Quality Assurance and Reliability personnel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering must be obtained by the start date.
• Experience working in a lab environment with standard EE lab equipment (i.e., Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, or signal sources)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• 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.
• *Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working within a team environment.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
• Have strong technical aptitude as shown by strong grades or hands on lab experience
• Be a hands on person with ability to work with production equipment
• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the electrical engineering fields and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Ability to demonstrate delivery quality and timely results
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to multi-task.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)

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.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

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 programmes 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.

Onsite in Forest, MS

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.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.

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