Sr. Flight Test Engineer - Edwards AFB

Prattwhitney; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a hands-on engineer for lab and field testing to verify complex aerospace and defense systems. You will collect data, generate quick-look reports, and participate in multi-disciplinary fault isolation and corrective actions across subsystems and platform integration.

The role requires travel, extended hours, and the ability to obtain program access as needed. A BS in engineering with relevant radar/ComNav experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Five+ years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with Radar, ComNav and Radar-related systems/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification and testing in lab or field to ensure system meets specifications.
• Collect data and provide quick-look reports of results.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams on fault isolation, fault analysis and corrective actions.
• Support fault investigations across mechanical and electrical subsystems and system-level integration.
• Travel domestically, work extended hours under demanding conditions.

Skills

Radar systems

ComNav

Windows PCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Telemetry knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Tools

MIL-STD interfaces

Telemetry software/hardware

Job description

At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Perform integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements. Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide quick look reports of results. Be an integral part of multi-disciplinary teams in fault isolation, fault analysis, and corrective action investigations across mechanical and electrical subsystems, system-level performance, and system-of-system integration, including all-up round (AUR) configurations, weapon-to-carriage interfaces, and aircraft platform integration. This is a demanding, hands‑on, lab and direct flight test support position. There are some non‑standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions. Support Flight Line testing outside around operational aircraft. Domestic Travel required, which is typically for a one‑week duration. 10% travel. Obtain and maintain additional program access as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines. A minimum Five (5) of technical/engineering experience. Experience using Radar, ComNav and Radar related systems/equipment. Experience with Windows based PCs, software and peripheral hardware. Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment. Experience with Communications Security. Must be able to travel to domestic and possibly foreign sites.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with frequent and direct interaction with Government customers and peers. Engineering leadership experience with a team and/or project. Experience building and maintaining customer relationships. Experience interpreting requirements and translating knowledge points into test plans and procedures. Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760 interfaces Experienced in Failure Review, Failure Investigation and Root Cause and Correction Action Boards. Experience with COMSEC. Experience with Telemetry software/hardware.

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.

Work Location: Edwards AFB 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. The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.