Test Engineer II - 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Shift differential

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the CCM High Mix production floor on the 3rd shift in Andover, MA. You will train test operators, troubleshoot test equipment, and analyze production failures to prevent recurrences.

The role requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in RF testing, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Onsite work with a 12% shift differential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM fields required
• RF testing equipment experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

• Support production testing on the CCM High Mix line on the 3rd shift
• Train test operators and troubleshoot test equipment and hardware
• Analyze defects and identify trends to prevent future failures
• Maintain and improve test procedures across the production floor

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

NI MAX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: 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 date 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. This is a 3rd shift role which includes a 12% shift differential. In this role, you will support the 3rd 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

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 1+ years of experience with RF testing equipment.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical issues.
• 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 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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 assistance is not available

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.

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