Sr. Production Test Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Eagle (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Production Test Engineer to join the Huntsville, AL manufacturing team. You will validate prime hardware against data packages, troubleshoot test failures, and drive improvements in test efficiency, yields, and capacity.

Responsibilities include developing test flows, supporting risk assessments, and leading root-cause investigations. Onsite role at Redstone Arsenal with a focus on quality and reliable hardware delivery.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience with hardware testing
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF).

Responsibilities

• As a Sr. Production Test Engineer you'll validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.
• You'll troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures.
• You'll identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yields and capacity in test processes.
• Developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis.
• Maintaining changes to the test equipment technical data package.

Skills

Hardware testing

Manufacturing environment

Troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

Test data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ATF access

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

What You Will Do:

As a Sr. Production Test Engineer (PTE) you're part of a manufacturing team that supports the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.

As a Sr. PTE you'll validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. You'll also troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures, and you'll identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yields and capacity in test processes.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Troubleshooting and providing accurate rework instructions for the product hardware.
• Creating and maintaining spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan.
• Executing projects to reduce test time and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure mode, and test yields.
• Developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis.
• Maintaining changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals and system software.
• Leading non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.
• Leading root cause and corrective action investigations and presenting findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans.
• Performing risk assessments and supporting the program's risk register reviews.

This job is posted as ONSITE and is located at Raytheon's facility at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience with hardware testing
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and assist in developing sustaining solutions to routine technical problems
• Experience interpreting technical documentation
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience working on projects
• 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.

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