Test and Validation Engineer - Andover, MA

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Engineering role to support the 1st shift on the CCM High Mix production floor. The candidate will train test operators, troubleshoot equipment, and analyze production data to address failures. A transferable U.S. government security clearance prior to start is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Test Operators, Quality and Process Engineering, and rapid problem solving to maintain high-yield testing operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF testing equipment.
• Ability to obtain Interim Confidential U.S. government security clearance before start date.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing on the 1st shift production floor.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and production hardware; analyze data and inspect assemblies.
• Identify defect trends and collaborate to resolve issues to prevent reoccurrence.
• May participate in new test set builds.
• Coordinate test equipment between internal customers.
• Maintain and improve production test procedures and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

RF testing equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical debugging

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

NI MAX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG

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: DoD Clearance: Confidential

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

In this role, you will support the 1st shift production floor of CCM High Mix area in a test engineering capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, training test operators, troubleshooting test equipment and production hardware, and analyzing systemic production failures.

What You Will Do

• Interact with Test Operators, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, and operations staff to support production testing, requiring effective organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to support production testing.
• Assist with troubleshooting failures on CCAs by performing data analysis and visual inspections.
• Identify trends in defects and collaborate with the appropriate teams to resolve issues in a timely manner to prevent future build process defects.
• May participate in new test set builds.
• Support test equipment coordination between internal customers.
• Maintain and improve production test procedures as well as provide inputs on production procedures across the production floor.
• Contribute to the integration of process improvements into production workflows.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with RF testing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical issues.
• Ability to obtain Interim Confidential U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience preparing and executing procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting systems using general test equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information.
• Familiarity with National Instruments (NI) software tools, such as LabVIEW, TestStand, and NI MAX.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

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.

Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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