Principal Electrical Engineer - Test Equipment Maintenance Support

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

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead maintenance, repair and engineering support for MTEM, focusing on complex automated test equipment across RF and electronics platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and 8+ years of experience in RF test equipment design or troubleshooting, with U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. This role requires hands-on leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of test equipment design or troubleshooting in RF.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis on complex automated test equipment across RF, digital, and power platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in RF, digital, and power diagnostics.
• Identify hardware retrofits to resolve obsolescence and performance issues.
• Maintain test platforms to minimize downtime and interpret schematics for troubleshooting.
• Document fault logs and repair procedures to reduce future outages.

Skills

RF

Mixed-signal

Digital hardware

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Overview

At RTX, the world's 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining test platforms to minimize station downtime.
• Interpret schematic drawings to aid troubleshooting of test stations and equipment.
• Document and maintain fault logs and generate repair documentation to minimize future troubleshoot efforts improving station uptime.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: 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 on the business unit and collective bargaining agreements.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.