Electrician

Prattwhitney; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX, a defense contractor, seeks an Electrician to support test operations at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. The role is onsite with potential weekend/holiday work and extended hours.

An electrical license and strong field expertise are preferred for maintenance of building systems and equipment. Expect travel up to 50% across US locations and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in an engineering environment to support testing and verification activities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Electrical license experience across different domains and disciplines.
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical knowledge 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 within the US, with possible global support.
• Provide support in a field-testing environment.
• Logistics for site support and movement coordination.
• Assist with electrical setup and inspection.
• General facility maintenance.
• Support MCVC as needed outside primary duties.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

CDL Class A

Medium voltage generators

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

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

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 eligible

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.

• 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
• holidays

• annual short-term incentive compensation program
• annual long-term incentive compensation program

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.