Production Test Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Production Test Engineer II for onsite work in Huntsville. You will support the test process throughout the product life cycle and must obtain/maintain DoD security clearance prior to start.

The role offers a salary range of 68,900–131,100 USD with comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include validating hardware against data packages, troubleshooting, improving test efficiency, maintaining test equipment documentation, and contributing to risk assessments and root-cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF).

Responsibilities

• Validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity in test processes.
• Use troubleshooting and providing accurate rework instructions for the product hardware.
• Assist with creating and maintaining spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan.
• Work on projects to reduce test time and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure mode, and test yields.
• Contribute to test capacity analyses and test flows.
• Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals and system software.
• Assist in non‑routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.
• Assist with root cause and corrective action investigations and presenting findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans.
• Assist with risk assessments and supporting the program’s risk register reviews.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ATF access

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE 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: Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

What You Will Do

As a Production Test Engineer(PTE) II you’re part of a manufacturing team that supportsthetest process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.

• Validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity in test processes.
• Use troubleshooting and providing accurate rework instructions for the product hardware.
• Assist with creating and maintaining spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan.
• Work on projects to reduce test time and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure mode, and test yields.
• Contribute to test capacity analyses and test flows.
• Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals and system software.
• Assist in non‑routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.
• Assist with root cause and corrective action investigations and presenting findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans.
• Assist with risk assessments and supporting the program’s risk register reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with hands‑on hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and assist in developing sustaining solutions to routine technical problems.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation.
• Experience working on projects.
• Experience with data analysis.
• Experience with technical writing.

Role Type Definition

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 a security clearance.

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including 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.

We Are RTX

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

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.