Sr. Production Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Production Test Engineer to support the test process throughout the product life cycle on an onsite manufacturing team. You will troubleshoot hardware, develop test flows, and lead root-cause investigations to improve time, yields, and capacity.

A Bachelor’s in STEM and 5+ years of factory experience are required, along with the ability to obtain ATF access and a security clearance. This is an onsite position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hardware testing and test processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF access.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and provide accurate rework instructions for hardware.
• Create and maintain spares and test equipment obsolescence plans.
• Execute projects to reduce test time and improve test processes via data analysis.
• Develop test flows and contribute to test capacity analysis.
• Maintain changes to the test equipment data packages (drawings, instructions, software).
• Lead non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of product or test equipment.
• Lead root cause investigations and present findings using fault trees and knowledge point plans.
• Perform risk assessments and support program risk registers.
• Validate and ensure compliance of prime hardware to data package requirements.

Skills

Hardware testing

Manufacturing experience

ATF eligibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

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 supportsthetest 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 validateandensurecomplianceof the prime hardwareto technical data package requirementsand supporting test equipment.You’ll also troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures, and you’llidentifyopportunities to improve efficiency, yields and capacity in test processes.

• 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.
• Validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.

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.

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.

This position requires a security clearance.

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

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.

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.