Test Technician, 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Traceland North (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Forest, MS is seeking an onsite technician to test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of electronic, electro‑mechanical, and mechanical systems. You will work from approved procedures and drawings to isolate issues and verify test data against specifications.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, with preferred RF communications or power systems expertise. Benefits and relocation considerations are discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience testing electronic circuits and identifying failure trends.
• Experience with RF communications or power systems.
• Experience with RF system and subsystem evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and install electronic, electro‑mechanical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Analyze test data, identify failures, and report results against specifications.
• Work from procedures, schematics and drawings and isolate problems between test enviroment and units under test.
• Operate engineering and scientific equipment and communicate technical issues clearly.

Skills

Electronic testing

RF communications

Power systems

Test data analysis

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431 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 1

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and installs a wide variety of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical, computer, laboratory, and scientific systems and/or equipment. Observes, analyzes, and reports test data; and when appropriate makes necessary repairs to equipment. Work closely from approved procedures, schematics, and drawings. Ability to isolate problems between the test environment (test station, interface adapter, test cables, etc.) and the units under test and resolve as necessary. Ability to validate the correctness of procedures. Selects, sets up and operates engineering and scientific equipment. Effectively communicate technical issues by generating comprehensive failure entries which correlate failure modes back to the associated test specification(s). Ability to interpret test data (plots, graphs, tabulated parameters) to determine pass/fail condition and determine when further analysis is needed. This position requires technicians to work independently to complete production/acceptance test to interpret pass/fail data to achieve production goals. This position requires lifting, walking, and could involve stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s) This will be an onsite role in our Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications

You Must Have HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Experience testing electronic circuits and identifying failure trends. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) communications or power systems. Experience with RF System and subsystem (Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Signal/Data Processor, Power Supply) evaluation.

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 provided for this role.

The salary range for this role is 39,100 USD - 74,300 USD.

• 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.
• 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.

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.