Engineer II - Test & Validation

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) is seeking a candidate for an onsite test engineering role in Andover, MA. You will support manufacturing test plans, instrumentation setups, and automated testing across power, digital, analog, and RF domains, collaborating with Design, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams.

Master's degree in STEM preferred; active DoD Secret clearance required. This role includes RCCA participation and opportunities to contribute to test infrastructure and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and RF.
• Experience with engineering test tools, measurement equipment, or automation from academics, labs or internships.
• Ability to interpret and communicate test results clearly.
• Experience with teamwork, communication, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support development/execution of manufacturing test plans and validation procedures for new and existing products.
• Support development/implementation of test setups, instrumentation configurations, and automated test methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coverage.
• Operate advanced measurement instruments used in power, digital, analog, and RF tests.
• Analyze large data sets, extract meaningful performance insights, and summarize findings for cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks using MATLAB, LabVIEW, or TestStand.
• Support system-level validation, including stress testing and statistics evaluation.
• Collaborate with Design/System Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Control, and Operations teams on testability and product performance.
• Participate in RCCA analysis and drive resolution with guidance from senior engineers.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Embedded systems

RF testing

Data analysis

Teamwork & communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

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

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. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

• Support development and/or execution manufacturing test plans and validation procedures and/or activities for new and existing products.
• Support development and/or implementation of test setups, instrumentation configurations, and automated test methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coverage.
• Have intermediate to advanced knowledge of and skills to operate advanced measurement instruments used in power, digital, analog, communication and/or RF tests.
• Analyze large or complex data sets, extract meaningful performance insights, and summarize findings for cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks using MatLab, LabView, or TestStand.
• Support system‑level validation, including stress testing, limit analysis, and statistic evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with Design/System Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Control, and Operations teams to provide early input on testability and product performance.
• Participate in structured root‑cause, corrective action (RCCA) analysis and drive resolution with guidance from senior engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's degree in STEM, Electrical Engineering preferrable.
• Solid foundational understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and/or radio frequency (RF).
• Experience using engineering test tools, measurement equipment, or automation techniques gained through academic research, labs, or internships.
• Ability to interpret and communicate test results clearly.
• Experience with teamwork, communication, and documentation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship, co‑op, or graduate research experience in testing, validation, automation, or product development.
• Experience developing automated test methodologies or contributing to test infrastructure.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, machine learning techniques, or statistical methods.
• Exposure to version control pipelines, or software development best practices.
• Knowledge of reliability testing, compliance, or certification standards.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

• 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

Incentive Compensation

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.

Annual Program Payments

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a