Engineering Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM is seeking an Engineering Technician to support program test operations onsite. You will move equipment, establish and sustain sites, and work with multi-disciplinary teams across testing locations in the US.

Expect field testing, site logistics, and collaboration with engineers to meet schedule goals. The role involves travel (up to 50%), extended hours during tests, and collaboration in a security‑sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support mission execution test events for radars or missile flight tests, possibly traveling to sites on range.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• 50% travel is required to support assigned systems; travel within WSMR and to other US locations, with possible global support.
• Provide support in a field-testing environment.
• Logistics for site support/movement coordinator.
• General facility maintenance.

Skills

Engineering domain experience

Team collaboration

Field testing

Logistics coordination

Machining/Welding/Fabrication

Prioritization under schedule/budget

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

Role Information

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.

Job Summary

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. 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

• 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

Relocation eligible

• 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

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.

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.

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 disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. 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.

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.

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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.

At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.