Sr Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Maintenance Support - 3rd Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% shift premium

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the 3rd shift to support test stations and manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on system-level debugging, fault tracing across RF, digital, and power domains, and sustaining test station uptime. Requires active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, onsite presence, and a 12% shift premium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of test equipment design or troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system level debugging on test fixtures and automated test stations using best practices.
• Trace hardware faults down to the component level across RF, digital, and AC/DC platforms.
• Ensure test station uptime on the manufacturing floor.
• Maintain fault logs and generate repair documentation to minimize future troubleshooting efforts and improve station uptime.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Coach and influence technicians regarding troubleshooting best practices and techniques.
• Interpret schematic drawings to aid troubleshooting of test stations and equipment.
• Design moderate improvements of systems and test equipment to enhance performance and improve production uptime.

Skills

Electrical background

Test equipment debugging

Troubleshooting

Systems debugging

Education

BSc in STEM

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – 3rd Shift

Location: Andover, MA (350 Lowell St, AN1 Essex Building)

Employment Type: Onsite, 3rd Shift (12% shift premium)

Security Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system level debugging on test fixtures and automated test stations using best practices.
• Trace hardware faults down to the component level across RF, digital, and AC/DC platforms.
• Ensure test station uptime on the manufacturing floor.
• Maintain fault logs and generate repair documentation to minimize future troubleshooting efforts and improve station uptime.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Coach and influence technicians regarding troubleshooting best practices and techniques.
• Interpret schematic drawings to aid troubleshooting of test stations and equipment.
• Design moderate improvements of systems and test equipment to enhance performance and improve production uptime.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• • 3+ years of test equipment design or troubleshooting experience.
• • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• • Preferred: Strong electrical background with experience debugging analog, digital, and mixed-signal test equipment and custom test assemblies.
• • Preferred: RF/Microwave skills – knowledge of industry-standard RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
• • Preferred: Power systems – knowledge of analog electronics, AC/DC power platforms, and control systems.
• • Preferred: Experience developing, editing, and improving preventative maintenance and calibration procedures using intuitive techniques and methodologies.
• • Preferred: Experience with CORE principles or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (depends on experience, location, education, and key skills). The role includes a 12% shift premium for 3rd shift service.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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. Additional benefits and incentive compensation may be applicable depending on business unit and collective-bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.