Flight Test Engineer - Next Gen Testbed (B737-800)

Prattwhitney; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Raytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) seeks an experienced Flight Test Engineer to support our Next Gen Testbed on a highly modified Boeing 737‑800. You will lead flight test planning and execution and fly onboard as a Test Conductor or Mission Director at onsite sites in Ontario, CA or El Segundo, CA.

This role requires a University Degree or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience and experience with classified and SAP programs; travel up to 10%; an active DoD

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a flight test mission control room.
• Experience with classified and SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Translate test project requirements into executable flight tests.
• Create flight test plans and safety plans.
• Coordinate test activities with test ranges and assets.
• Direct test missions onboard the aircraft as Test Conductor or Mission Director.
• Travel up to 10% for deployments or meetings.

Skills

Flight test planning

Test Conductor

Mission Director

SAP programs

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-ONTARIO-R27 ~ 1120 S Vineyard Ave ~ BLDG R27 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.

Raytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to support our newest airborne test platform – the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800. In this role, you will lead flight test planning and execution for critical national defense technologies, translating complex engineering requirements into safe, executable test missions. You will fly onboard as a Test Conductor or Mission Director and work closely with engineering, aircrew, and range partners to deliver high‑quality test outcomes for advanced mission systems. This is a key onsite role for Raytheon Flight Test Operations (FTO) based in Ontario or El Segundo, California.

What You Will Do

• Translate test project technical requirements into executable flight tests
• Create flight test plans, safety plans, and flight test cards
• Coordinate and schedule test activities with major test ranges, air and ground targets, and other key test resources
• Direct test missions onboard test aircraft as a Test Conductor or Mission Director
• Perform work in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments
• Travel up to 10% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience with 8 years prior relevant experience,
• Experience working in a flight test mission control room
• Experience working classified and SAP programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as a Flight Test Conductor or Test Director
• Strong aviation background to include private or commercial pilot’s license
• Familiarity with aircraft flight operations, aviation terminology, and radio procedures
• Mission systems test experience (Radar, EOIR, EW, ELINT, hybrid communications, or developmental systems)

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 is eligible for relocation assistance.

• 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

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.

Onsite: 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. This position requires an active security clearance before start date.

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

undefined Location Info and/or Links: Ontario, CA El Segundo, CA 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.