Test Equipment Engineer

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Onsite work in McKinney, TX

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, has a Test Solutions engineer role in McKinney, TX focused on design, development, integration and repair of electronics for EO/IR test systems. This onsite position supports factory operations and requires troubleshooting, test equipment maintenance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience and familiarity with LabVIEW/TestStand or C/C++/C#.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in analysis, testing, troubleshooting and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware and software for test equipment development.
• Maintain Test Equipment systems for a factory/production environment.
• Collaborate to develop test systems, cabling, ITAs, circuit designs, drawings and documentation.
• Support design improvements, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of STE.
• Prioritize and lead multiple tasks in a production environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C

C++

C#

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-01Country:United States of America

Location:US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type:Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Test Solutions (TS) organization within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test equipment solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands‑on designers who leverage the latest technologies, tools, and engineering practices to deliver state-of-the-art solutions across advanced engineering test systems. TS supports the full engineering life cycle, including proposals, planning, requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, verification, and transition to production.

This position is focused on supporting the design, development, integration, and repair of electronics that support on‑site factory operations for Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) test systems. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop electrical and interconnect designs, integrate and verify EO/IR test system hardware, and ensure reliable performance throughout production testing. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and repairing electronic hardware used in factory test operations, maintaining test system readiness, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

We value skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your skills could add tremendous value to our team. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is 100% on site in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshooting hardware and software for test equipment development.

• Maintain Test Equipment systems for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.

• Collaborate with team to develop test systems, cabling, test interface adapters (ITAs), circuit designs, schematic creation, and documentation tasks such as drawings creation and existing drawings updates.

• Support multiple efforts including design improvements, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of special test equipment (STE).

• Prioritize, handle, and lead multiple tasks in a production environment.

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 including but not limited to analysis, test, troubleshooting and interpreting schematics.

Qualifications Prefer

• Experience with NI software LabVIEW and TestStand, or other test software programming languages such as C, C++, or C#.

• Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software.

• Experience developing and integrating automated test stations/systems.

• Experience with factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)

• Experience with common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422

• Technical writing skills and an ability to collaborate with a cross functional team of professionals.

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.

• Relocation assistance available.

• 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.

• This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

• This position requires 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

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms