Flight Test Engineer II - Edwards AFB

Prattwhitney; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

RTX is seeking a Flight Test Engineer at Edwards AFB, CA to perform integration, verification and field testing of avionics and related systems. The role involves data collection, fault analysis, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration on AUR configurations and interfaces.

The position requires a BS in a related engineering discipline, two years of technical experience, and travel (domestic, possibly international). Security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum two (2) years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with Avionics or related systems/equipment.
• Experience with systems integration.
• Experience with Windows based PCs, software and peripheral hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and possibly internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and testing in lab or field to ensure the system under test meets specifications.
• Perform data collection and provide quick look reports of results.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on fault isolation, fault analysis, and corrective actions across subsystems and system integration.
• Support flight line testing and potentially extended hours under extreme conditions.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Avionics

Systems Integration

Windows & Software

Electronic Troubleshooting

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

Telemetry software/hardware

Job description

Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) has a position available for The Effectors Center.

This work will include duties as an Electronic/Flight Test Engineer located at Edwards AFB, CA.

This Flight Test Engineer position will be primarily involved with the AMRAAM® missile that is a multi-platform, multi-service weapon, reporting to the IVC Field/Test Support Section Lead and Department Manager.

You must be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. The work is performed under general direction, and you must be able to independently determine and develop solutions. This is a demanding, hands‑on, flight‑line support position. You may be required to work non‑standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions.

What You Will Do

Perform integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.

Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide quick look reports of results.

Be an integral part of mult-disciplinary teams in fault isolation, fault analysis, and corrective action investigations across mechanical and electrical subsystems, system-level performance, and system-of-system integration, including all-up round (AUR) configurations, weapon-to-carriage interfaces, and aircraft platform integration.

This is a demanding, hands‑on, lab and direct flight test support position. There are some non-standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions.

Support Flight Line testing outside around operational aircraft.

Domestic Travel required, which is typically for a one-week duration. 10% travel.

Obtain and maintain additional program access as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines.

A minimum Two (2) of technical/engineering experience.

Experience with Avionics or related systems/equipment.

Experience with systems Integration.

Experience with Windows based PCs, software and peripheral hardware.

Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment.

Must be able to travel to domestic and possibly foreign sites.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with frequent and direct interaction with Government customers and peers.

Engineering leadership experience with a team and/or project.

Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.

Experience interpreting requirements and translating knowledge points into test plans and procedures.

Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760 interfaces.

Experienced in Failure Review, Failure Investigation and Root Cause and Correction Action Boards.

Experience with COMSEC.

Experience with Telemetry software/hardware.

Experience using Radar, ComNav and Radar related systems/equipment.

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
• Innovation.

Location: US-CA-EDWARDS-AFB-CUST ~ 295 N Wolfe Ave ~ EDWARDS AFB (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 RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.