Test and Validation Engineer - Andover, MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible working hours

Job summary

RTX is seeking a test engineer to support the 1st shift on the CCM High Mix production floor, training operators, troubleshooting test equipment, and analyzing production failures.

Requires a STEM degree and 2+ years in a related role, plus the ability to obtain Interim Confidential clearance. You will collaborate with Test, Quality, and Process Engineering to resolve defects and improve procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF testing equipment.
• Ability to obtain Interim Confidential clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing with Test Operators and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot CCAs by data analysis and visual inspection.
• Identify defect trends and coordinate timely fixes.
• Assist with new test set builds and test equipment coordination.
• Improve production test procedures and integrate process improvements.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

NI MAX

General test equipment

Job description

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 date.

At 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.

• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent on a variety of factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.