Principal Electrical Engineer - Test Equipment Maintenance Support

RTX; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a motivated Principal Electrical Engineer for the Andover, MA area to lead maintenance, repair and engineering support in the Metrology & Test Equipment Maintenance department. You will perform autonomous fault isolation on complex test stations across RF, digital, and power platforms, guiding teams and coordinating across support areas on a high tempo production floor.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s in STEM with 8+ years of related experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead root-cause analysis on complex, multi-platform automated test equipment down to the component level across RF, digital, and AC/DC platforms.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on 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.

Skills

RF test equipment

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Troubleshooting RF

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 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.

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 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.

• 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.

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

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