Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition.

You will bridge optics, electronics, mechanics, and software to ensure subsystems meet performance requirements and transfer smoothly from development to production, with onsite work and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
• Work within the team to develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
• Work within the team to design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools
• Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations
• Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level
• Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement
• Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

EO imaging systems

System integration

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9070 ~ 9070 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9070 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. With more than 100 years of engineering excellence, we solve complex, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Effectors Optics Department is seeking an Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across a portfolio of EO products. This position is central to the successful integration and validation of electro-optical systems. It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. This is an onsite position located in our Tucson, AZ campus.

What You Will Do

• Participate in optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
• Work within the team to develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
• Work within the team to design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools
• Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations
• Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level
• Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement
• Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline
• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral)
• Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation
• Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems
• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups
• Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Relocation assistance available!
• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
• This position requires 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 here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm #LI-TR1
• 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.