Test Technician 3 - 2nd Shift

globalhr; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Forest, MS is seeking a Test Technician to support production, engineering, quality control, calibration, and laboratory environments. The role focuses on testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide range of electronic and mechanical systems in a demanding setting.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or AA/AS with 4+ years of relevant experience, plus ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Onsite, 2nd shift, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience testing electronic circuits and identifying failure trends.

Responsibilities

• Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and installs electronic and mechanical systems.
• Isolates problems between test environments and units under test.
• Sets up and operates engineering and scientific equipment per procedures.
• Documents failure data and links it to the test specifications.
• Interprets test data to determine pass/fail and next steps.
• Works independently to complete production/acceptance tests.
• May require lifting, walking, and stair/ladder climbing.

Skills

Testing electronic circuits

Identify failure trends

RF communications

RF system evaluation

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

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.

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

• 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 a 2nd shift, 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/or 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.

• Onsite: 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.

Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 39,100 USD - 74,300 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.

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