Principal Electrical Engineer - Test Equipment Maintenance Support

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Andover, MA to lead root-cause analysis on multi-platform automated test equipment (ATE) across RF, digital, and AC/DC systems. You will mentor junior engineers and identify hardware upgrades to reduce downtime.

The role requires the ability to operate with minimal supervision on complex test platforms, interpret schematics, and document repairs to improve uptime. Active DoD Secret clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years of test equipment design or troubleshoot experience in RF.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis on complex, multi-platform automated test equipment (ATE) down to the component level across RF, digital, and AC/DC platforms.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on advanced RF, digital and power diagnostic techniques.
• Identify hardware retrofits and engineering changes to resolve test equipment obsolescence and performance issues.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining test platforms to minimize station downtime.
• Interpret schematic drawings to aid troubleshooting of test stations and equipment.
• Document fault logs and generate repair documentation to minimize future troubleshoot efforts improving station uptime.

Skills

RF

Test equipment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted

2026-07-07

Country

United States of America

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

Raytheon is seeking a motivated 1st shift Principal Electrical Engineer to fill key Maintenance, Repair and Engineering support role within the Metrology & Test Equipment Maintenance (MTEM) Department, located in Andover MA. Candidate will lead technical root-cause investigations on the production floor. The role requires advanced, autonomous fault isolation of complex test stations across RF, digital, and AC/DC power platforms.

Candidate must be able to effectively operate in a high tempo operations environment and capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing complex activities, often with actions requiring coordination across multiple support areas.

What You Will Do

• Spearhead root-cause analysis on complex, multi-platform automated test equipment (ATE) down to the component level across RF, digital, and AC/DC platforms using best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on advanced RF, digital, and power system diagnostic techniques.
• Identify hardware retrofits and engineering changes to resolve systemic test equipment obsolescence and performance issues.
• The candidate shall work with minimal supervision while maintaining test platforms to minimize station downtime.
• Interpret schematic drawings in aiding with troubleshoot of test stations and equipment.
• Document and maintain fault logs and generate repair documentation to minimize future troubleshoot efforts improving station uptime.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years of test equipment design or troubleshoot experience in RF.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven expertise in isolating intermittent failures across mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power distribution architectures.
• Deep understanding of RF cascading parameters, impedance matching, and advanced test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters).
• Strong command of high-power AC/DC distribution, line conditioning, analog control loops, and safety interlock systems.
• Experience developing, editing, and improving preventative maintenance, and calibration procedures, using intuitive techniques and methodologies
• Experience with CORE principles, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

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, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not available

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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.

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.