Engineering Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Mission Capability Verification Center at White Sands Missile Range, NM. You will support test operations, move equipment, establish sites, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedule goals and customer requirements.

This onsite role may involve weekend work, extended hours, and travel up to 50% across the US, with potential for global support as needed. Active DoD Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience across different engineering domains and disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support mission execution test events for radars or missile flight tests; travel to various sites as needed.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• Travel up to 50% to support assigned systems, within WSMR and other US locations; potential for global support.
• Provide support in a field-testing environment.
• Logistics for site support/movement coordination.
• General facility maintenance.
• Support MCVC as needed outside primary duties.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Engineering domain experience

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree (or equivalent)

6+ years relevant experience

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 Engineering Technician 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.

You will be involved in supporting all trades, mission support and test supporting activities. Primary tasks will include equipment movement, site establishment and site sustainment 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

• Support mission execution test events for our radars or missile flight tests, which could include travel to various sites on range
• 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
• 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
• Experience working across different engineering domains and disciplines
• Experience in collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve common goals

Qualifications We Prefer

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class "A"
• Certifications/Qualifications within a supporting trade (i.e, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive)
• Ability to independently prioritize work in alignment with schedule and budget
• Experience with machining, welding, and fabrication; understanding of engineering principles and design techniques

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

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.

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 disabilit

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.