Radar Systems Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a radar test equipment engineer to design, integrate, and validate specialized equipment for radar development and production. You will write requirements and drawings for STE using CAD tools, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure proper integration and testing.

The role requires RF engineering experience, CAD proficiency (Creo/OrCAD), and a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Aerospace STEM. Travel of 5–25% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM obtained by summer 2027.
• Experience in RF engineering.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo or OrCAD.

Responsibilities

• Write requirements for test equipment design and create drawings for test equipment using CAD tools.
• Checkout panels and cables, integration, test and sell-off of Special Test Equipment (STE) with Radar Hardware.
• With the qualification and development testing of the Radar Systems.
• Travel is required 5-25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Skills

RF Engineering

CAD (Creo/OrCAD)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace STEM

Tools

Creo

OrCAD

Job description

About Raytheon

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.

Role Overview

Join the Radar System Special Test Equipment group within the Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities center where you will be expected to create requirements, design, integrate and sell-off test equipment used for development and production of the Raytheon Radar systems.

What You Will Do

• Write Requirements for Test Equipment Design and create Drawings for Test Equipment using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
• Checkout Panels and Cables Integration, test and sell-off of Special Test Equipment (STE) with Radar Hardware Assis
• with the Qualification and development testing of the Radar Systems
• Travel is required 5-25% of the time, both domestically and International

What You Will Learn

• The Systems Engineering life cycle, including conceptual design, requirement definition, system design, sub system verification, integration, acceptance and deployment of complex Radar systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by summer 2027.
• Experience in Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo, OrCAD or equivalent.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB
• Experience in digital signal processing, real-time embedded software and Field Programmable Gate Array development
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

Salary Range

• 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.
• 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.

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
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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.