Flight Test Operations Support Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental benefits

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Flight Test Support Engineer to join our Flight Test Operations team in Ontario, CA. This onsite role supports planning and execution of manned flight tests for the Next Generation Testbed (NGT) and related programs.

You will assist flight test coordination, participate in readiness reviews and audits, and help with mission planning, coordination, and test reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical or aviation-related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain SAP Top Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Assist coordination of flight test missions.
• Support flight test readiness reviews and customer airworthiness audits.
• Support mission planning, coordination, and test reporting.
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments.
• Travel up to 10% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges.

Skills

Flight test coordination

Test reporting

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or aviation field

Tools

SAP environments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12. 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: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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 and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Flight Test Support Engineer to join our Flight Test Operations (FTO) team.

This position is responsible for supporting multiple functions in the planning and execution of manned flight test missions for our newest test platform - the Next Generation Testbed (NGT). The NGT is a advanced Experimental B737-800 that will replace our B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT). The test pilot role will also support flight test coordination activities with opportunities to develop as a Flight Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mission & Test Planner, or Test Project Lead. This position is an onsite role based in Ontario, California with occasional travel to support RTX flight test programs.

What You Will Do

• Assist coordination of flight test missions
• Support preparation and participate in flight test readiness reviews and customer airworthiness audits
• Support mission planning, coordination, and test reporting
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments.
• Travel up to 10% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree in a technical or aviation related field or equivalent experience
• The ability to obtain a SAP Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aviation background to include a private pilot's license
• Familiarity with aircraft flight operations
• Systems test experience
• Experience working in classified programs

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.

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.

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 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

Location Info and/or Links: Ontario, CA El Segundo, CA

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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

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