Electrician

RTX (Raytheon); New Mexico; On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

Raytheon (RTX) at White Sands NM seeks an experienced Electrician to support program test operations onsite. You will perform maintenance on building electrical systems, install power drops, replace ballasts, and assist engineers in field-testing environments.

The role requires an AA/AS degree with at least 6 years of experience, an Electrical License, and ability to travel up to 50% to US locations. Onsite work, weekends/holidays, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams are expected.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Electrical License required.
• Experience across different electrical domains and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical knowledge and expertise for connections, builds and repairs.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• 50% travel is required to support assigned systems. Travel is both within WSMR and to other US locations, with the possibility of global support.
• Provide support in a field-testing environment.
• Logistics for site support/movement coordinator.
• Assist with electrical setup and inspection.
• General facility maintenance.
• Support to MCVC as needed outside of primary duties.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Field support

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site)

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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

About the Company

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.

Job Summary

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers.

The Mission Capability Verification Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities is searching for qualified Electrician to support program test operations with our team at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. This position is an onsite role at WSMR located in White Sands, NM. Test events may occur over weekends or holidays and may require extended hours.

The selected candidate will be involved in all types of support of the electrical industry, mission activity, and testing support. Electrical license and thorough knowledge and experience is desired. Primary tasks will include maintenance on building electrical systems and connections to equipment and systems requiring electrical energy. Tasks can vary from replacing ballasts, installing new or relocating power drops, and performing calculations for connections to systems and equipment. Voltages range from low voltage up to 4160VAC. In addition, support would be to support multiple teams and programs locally on WSMR and multiple testing locations throughout the United States. You will collaborate with multi-disciplined teams while supporting multiple projects to achieve timely execution and completion of established goals, as well as support general facility maintenance. You will also work in an engineering environment to support and facilitate testing of engineering hardware in accordance with customer and internal requirements and industry standards.

What You Will Do

• Provide electrical knowledge and expertise for connections, builds and repairs
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks
• 50% travel is required to support assigned systems. Travel is both within WSMR and to other US locations, with the possibility of global support.
• Provide support in a field-testing environment
• Logistics for site support/movement coordinator
• Assist with electrical setup and inspection
• General facility maintenance
• Support to MCVC as needed outside of primary duties

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Electrical License
• Experience working across different electrical domains and disciplines
• Experience in collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve common goals

Qualifications We Prefer

• Journeyman Electrician
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in real time
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class \"A\"
• Experience with medium voltage generators
• Certifications/Qualifications within a supporting trade (i.e, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive)
• Ability to independently prioritize work in alignment with schedule and budget

What We Offer

• Relocation eligible

Company Culture

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.

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith

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.