Software/Electrical Test Equipment Engineer II (Onsite White Sands, NM)

Prattwhitney; New Mexico; On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

401(k) match and more

Job summary

RTX's Test Equipment Engineering team is seeking a hands-on engineer to develop and integrate test hardware for launcher, radar, and missile testing at White Sands NM. You will participate in design reviews, troubleshoot hardware and software, and ensure systems meet specifications.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2 years’ related experience, and the ability to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience troubleshooting with commonly used test equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating object-oriented software using C# in Visual Studio on Windows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and update custom test equipment hardware.
• Support critical process gates, including design reviews.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP connection-based systems and circuit card assemblies.
• Perform integration, verification and qualification testing to ensure the system meets specifications.
• Work across disciplines to address program requirements while managing cost and schedule.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (10-20%).

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Hands-on hardware integration

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

C# (Visual Studio)

Schematic diagrams

AutoCAD

Creo

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Digital Multimeters

Job description

Key Details

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-NM-WHITE SANDS-LC38 ~ Bldg. 23626, LC-38 Nike Ave ~ BLDG LC38 (External Site) 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, 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. The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) organization includes all the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & testing of all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for testing including test requirements, test system design, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations, environmental testing, and environmental characterization. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state-of-the-art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and update custom test equipment hardware for launcher, radar, and missile non-tactical test systems.

Support critical process gates, including design reviews, to ensure successful project execution.

Troubleshoot TCP/IP connection-based systems and Circuit Card Assembly troubleshooting.

Perform integration, verification, and qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications.

Work across disciplines to address program requirements while ensuring cost and schedule objectives are met.

The successful candidate will demonstrate problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation in support of our mission.

Travel domestically and internationally as needed (10-20%).

Qualifications – You Must Have

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and 2 years of related experience.

Experience troubleshooting with commonly used test equipment, including: Oscilloscopes Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Digital Multimeters Experience with Hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting Experience designing, developing, and integrating object-oriented software applications using C# in Microsoft Visual Studio within a Windows OS environment. Experience reading or generating schematic diagrams. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Qualifications – We Prefer

Experience in the design and development of digital and analog test system products.

Working knowledge of common computer hardware interfaces and data protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422.

Experience with CAD tools like AutoCAD and Creo for hardware design and documentation.

Experience working on military systems testing and evaluation.

Experience with data analysis.

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 eligible.

Work Location & Travel

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.

Location Information: This role is based onsite at our campus located at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The site is conveniently situated near El Paso, TX (about 1.2 hours away), Las Cruces, NM (about 45 minutes away), and Alamogordo, NM (about 1 hour away).

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Equal 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

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.