EMI Test Engineer

RTX; Marlborough (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an EMI/EMC Engineer to design, analyze, and test electromagnetic compatibility for complex radar and avionics systems. The role requires a DoD security clearance and US citizenship, with responsibilities spanning test planning, results analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Onsite position in Marlborough, MA, offering opportunities to work across domestic and international test locations, develop advanced EMI strategies, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent
• EMI/EMC analysis design and/or test experience
• Experience with MATLAB, ANSYS/HFSS or CST Microwave tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing to verify compliance with E3 requirements and military standards
• Analyze test results and identify EMI issues affecting system performance
• Develop EMI/EMC test plans, procedures, and documentation
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering teams on design integration
• Troubleshoot electromagnetic problems and propose mitigation strategies
• Serve as technical interface with customers during reviews and test events
• Ensure products meet E3 standards and support risk assessments and tradeoffs

Skills

EMI/EMC analysis

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS/HFSS or CST Microwave

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

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

At RTX, the world's 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. At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

The Antenna/Microwave and E3 Department provide innovative and affordable solutions to our customers in all business areas. We are responsible for designing phased array antenna systems including active and passive microwave components, radiators, radomes and a variety of RF subassemblies. We develop new technologies for advanced capabilities and provide support to all life-cycle phases of the best radar systems in active worldwide deployments and grow our people with exciting new challenges, on-the-job training, mentoring and purposeful rotations.

The EMI Effects Test Engineer is responsible for EMI/EMC electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility. The candidate should possess at least 4 years of experience in this field and engineering experience with both military and commercial standards, including but not limited to MIL-STD-461E and above, MIL-STD-464A and above, EN5550X, EN61000-XX and FCC Part 15. Specific areas of expertise will include experience in the design and verification analysis of EMI/EMC, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation, Lightning and High Altitude EMP, Shielding effectiveness. Also, desirable would be familiarity with TEMPEST filter designs and isolation techniques.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing to verify compliance with E3 requirements and relevant military standards.


• Analyze test results and identify electromagnetic interference issues affecting system performance.


• Develop EMI/EMC test plans, procedures, and detailed technical documentation.


• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering teams on design and integration.


• Troubleshoot complex electromagnetic problems and recommend mitigation strategies.


• Serve as a technical interface with customers during requirements reviews, test events, and technical discussions.


• Ensure all products meet E3 standards and support necessary design tradeoffs and risk assessments.


• Support test execution at local, domestic, and international locations as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a combination of any of the following:


• EMI/EMC analysis design and / or test


• Experience with MatLab, ANSYS / HFSS or CST Microwave


• 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.

Qualifications We Value:

• Currently holds a DoD issued security clearance of Secret or higher.


• Strong expertise in the field of EMI design methodologies for military applications.


• Experience in Earned Value EVMS and working TINA compliant proposal activities.


• Ability to provide detailed documentation related to EMI test plans and EMI procedures as well as test reports with minimal revision and review.


• Knowledge of automated EMI test techniques and programming, specifically using TILE!.


• Strong troubleshooting skills.


• Strong customer focus with good verbal and written communication skills.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and E

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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 here:

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.