Senior Test Automation Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work weeks

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

RTX is seeking a capable Test Engineer with a strong background in developing test hardware and software from requirements to deployment. You will work across communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, and systems integration, collaborating with mechanical and production teams.

Ideal candidates have STEM degrees, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Current and active DoD Security Clearance within one year of start date.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering design and development, preferably related to Test equipment development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop test hardware and software from requirements through build and integration, then deploy to manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Design, support and integration across multiple disciplines (communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware).
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering for test adapter and fixturing design activities.
• Present work at project status meetings and ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and collaboration with production and design teams.

Skills

Test engineering

C/C++

Communication

Technical writing

Autonomy

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Cadence

AutoCAD

National Instruments TestStand

LabVIEW

PXIe/MXI

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 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 Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace. 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Develop test hardware and software, from requirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Design, support and integration skill sets may include multiple disciplines in communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, as well as systems integration.
• In depth knowledge of computer architecture, COTs equipment, interconnects/interfaces and standard communication protocols.
• Mechanical Engineering skill-set desirable with experience in Cadence and/or AutoCAD design capture tooling.
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personnel interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline team.
• Example of this would be define and lead a Preliminary and Detailed Design Review.
• Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings.
• Understand and responsibility to meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Work with mechanical engineering to design and develop test adapter and fixturing design activities.
• AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
• Ability to function autonomously with limited supervision, as an individual contributor, within a multi-functional team environment.
• Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging, both independently and in collaboration with production and design engineering teams.

What You Will Learn

Test Engineering Discipline Enhance knowledge of Electical Engineering Tools. Test Software Development

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Current and active DoD Security Clearance within one year of start date.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering design and development, preferably related to Test equipment development efforts.

What We Prefer

• Experience working in the engineering laboratory and transitioning automated solutions to production environments, delivering hardware and software deliverables providing on-site training to final operators.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills, working individual tasks as well as within a team environment.
• Experience with National Instruments’ software suite, including TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW.
• Hardware station design efforts utilizing rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, VME application development.
• Experience with Digital, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design.
• Technical writing skills is a plus, MS Word, MX Excel, MS Visio.
• Understanding of engineering processes: CMMI, 6 sigma, CORE.

What We Offer

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40
• Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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 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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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.