Sr. Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer to support EOIR systems built at the McKinney Consolidated Manufacturing Center. You will evaluate test results, identify root causes, and direct rework and retesting of assemblies.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality to improve yields, procedures, and cycle times; perform hands-on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment; maintain uptime through preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience reading drawings, datasheets, and system specifications
• 2 years’ hands-on experience maintaining test equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Investigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Hands-on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment
• Post-delivery factory support of test equipment
• Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges in production
• Operate standard electrical equipment to support troubleshooting and evaluations
• Engage with suppliers for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting

Skills

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Hands-on troubleshooting

Factory environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Power supplies

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Sr. Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer supports different Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) system variants produced in the McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center. The responsibilities include evaluating test results of complex test equipment and determining root causes of failures. You will give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies. You will track trends to detect systemic problems. You will work closely with multiple functions such as manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality engineers to develop improvements in areas like yields, test procedures, cycle time, etc.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Investigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues
• Hands on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment
• Post-delivery factory support of test equipment
• Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures
• Work initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges in production
• Operate and utilize standard electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.) to support troubleshooting and system evaluations
• Carrying out appointed tasks with minimal supervision
• Engage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting needs

This is a first shift role (start times vary between 7am to 9am) and standard workdays starting Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend support with options for 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience reading drawings, datasheets, and system specifications
• 2 years’ hands‑on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment and troubleshooting test equipment issues
• 2 years’ experience working in a factory environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Hands‑on experience building or reworking/repairing using mechanical assembly hand tools (e.g. socket set, ball drivers, torque wrench)
• Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears, actuators, etc.)
• Familiarity with fiber optics, experience in physically performing optical alignments, experience setting up and maintaining optical test equipment including calibration efforts
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op‑Amps, Multiplexers, ADC/DA, etc.

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

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance programEmployee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.