Test Technician Sr.

globalhr; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Forest, MS seeks a Test Technician to perform diverse testing, calibration, and maintenance of electronic and RF systems in a challenging lab and production environment.

The role requires a technical degree with hands-on experience and the ability to follow complex schematics, perform data analysis, and support process improvements. On-site work with security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or equivalent with minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic circuits to component level and identifying failure trends.
• Experience evaluating Radio Frequency systems and subsystems (Transmitter/Receiver/Antenna/Processor).

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and install a wide variety of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Analyze test data and perform necessary repairs aligning with test specifications.
• Follow approved procedures, schematics, and drawings during tasks.
• Validate procedures, set up and operate engineering and scientific equipment.
• Interpret data to determine pass/fail conditions and escalate for further analysis.
• Train junior technicians on basic electronic principles and RF theory.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronics

RF systems

Electrical circuits

Security clearance

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

PRISM

Oracle E-Business

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

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

• This position requires lifting, walking, and could involve stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s)
• 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 makes necessary repairs to equipment.
• Work closely from approved procedures, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to validate the correctness of procedures. Select, set up and operate engineering and scientific equipment.
• Utilize various engineering and scientific drawings, manuals, and other related documentation in the performance of their tasks. May include configuration/data administration. Checks for work correctness.
• Train junior test technicians focusing on basic electronic principles and radio frequency theory of operations and troubleshooting methodology.
• 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 choose pass/fail condition and resolve when further analysis is needed.
• Troubleshoot and accurately diagnose failures from system level to Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) down to Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and to component.
• This will be a 1st shift, onsite role in our Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training with minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronic circuits to component level and effectively identify failure trends.
• Experience with Radio Frequency System and subsystem (Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Signal/Data Processor, Power Supply) evaluation.
• 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 with Radio Frequency or Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
• Previous work in a manufacturing/production test environment
• Data entry experience with and industry ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) such as PRISM, Oracle E-Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or etc.

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.

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 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 47,700 USD - 90,900 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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