Test Effectors Factory Test Electrical Engineer

Raytheon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Huntsville, AL is looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join their Test Solutions Engineering Center. This role involves the design, development, integration, and maintenance of electronics for support of weapon systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and substantial experience in electrical engineering design.

Responsibilities include leading engineering tasks and developing test interface adapters and other systems. The position may offer competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of Electrical Hardware design engineers.
• Develop engineering and production test systems.
• Support factory readiness and robustness.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Schematic capture tools

Troubleshooting

Circuit design and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Altium

DX Designer

Mentor Capital

Creo Schematic

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-05-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-382 ~ 420 Jan Davis Dr ~ DAVIS 382

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: Secret

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

Job Description

This Principal Design Engineer will work with hands‑on multidisciplinary teams within the Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC). The role focuses on supporting and driving the design, development, integration, and maintenance of electronics for on‑site factory support of test systems to support weapon system product development and deliveries. Responsibilities include development of electrical designs, interconnect designs, electrical system analysis, and integration of test equipment.

Salary Range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD

What You Will Do

• Prioritize and handle several engineering tasks concurrently
• Lead small teams of Electrical Hardware design engineers in support of complex cabling, test chassis or test system solutions
• Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design and analysis
• Lead the troubleshooting of hardware and test equipment instrumentation in factory test platform solutions
• Work and coach/lead in a multidisciplinary engineering team environment
• Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations PTEs, and program personnel to support factory readiness and robustness
• Support the development and derivation of requirements for hardware and electrical products

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience with electrical engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and test
• Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic
• Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment
• Introduction or experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Introduction or experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
• Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design
• Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnect
• Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software
• Working understanding of the TEE One Page Process
• Introduction or experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.