Test Technician 3 - 2nd Shift

Raytheon; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 39,100 - 74,300; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Forest, MS is seeking a Test Technician responsible for supporting engineering and production/test tasks. The role requires testing and repair of electronic and mechanical systems according to strict procedures.

Candidates should have a HS Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience, demonstrating skills in troubleshooting and maintenance. The position offers a salary range of $39,100 - $74,300 USD depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience testing electronic circuits and/or identifying failure trends.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install various systems.
• Validate the correctness of procedures and operate engineering equipment.
• Work independently to complete production/acceptance tests.

Skills

Testing electronic circuits

Identifying failure trends

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Radio Frequency (RF) systems

Power systems

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Location: US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Secret, active required after day 1

Job Summary

The Test Technician will be responsible for performing a wide variety of technical tasks in support of processes, engineering, quality control, calibration, laboratories, production/test environment, line maintenance, and/or chemical handling.

What You Will Do

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install a wide variety of electronic, electro‑mechanical, and mechanical, computer, laboratory, and scientific systems and/or equipment.
• Observe, analyze, and report test data; and when appropriate, make necessary repairs to equipment.
• Work closely from approved procedures, schematics, and drawings to isolate problems between the test environment (test station, interface adapter, test cables, etc.) and the units under test and resolve as necessary.
• Validate the correctness of procedures; select, set up, and operate engineering and scientific equipment.
• Effectively communicate technical issues by generating comprehensive failure entries which correlate failure modes back to the associated test specification(s).
• Interpret test data (plots, graphs, tabulated parameters) to determine pass/fail condition and decide when further analysis is needed.
• Work independently to complete production/acceptance test to interpret pass/fail data to achieve production goals.
• Lift, walk, and may involve stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s).
• Position is a 2nd shift onsite role at the 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/or identifying failure trends.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) communications or power systems.
• Experience evaluating RF systems and subsystems (transmitter, receiver, antenna, signal/data processor, power supply).

Salary Range

$39,100 - $74,300 USD

EEO Statement

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.