Sr. Production Test Engineer

Raytheon; 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

Raytheon in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr. Production Test Engineer to support test processes across the product life cycle, from development to depot activities, on site at Redstone Arsenal.

You'll validate hardware against data package requirements, troubleshoot test failures, lead root-cause investigations, and drive improvements in test efficiency, yields, and capacity while maintaining TD packages and test flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience with hardware testing and ability to obtain ATF clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support test process across product lifecycle and production.
• Validate hardware to data package requirements and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot test failures and improve efficiency, yields, and capacity.
• Lead root cause investigations and present findings.
• Maintain test equipment TD packages and test flows.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hardware testing

ATF clearance eligibility

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’ll identifyopportunities 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.

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 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.

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