Test & Validation Engineer II

Raytheon; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Test & Validation Engineer II in Westford, MA. This role requires a degree in STEM along with hands-on testing and assembly experience. Responsibilities include operating electromechanical systems and traveling to maintain critical imaging sensors. Join the team to contribute to national security initiatives and be part of a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly and testing.
• Operate complex systems in lab and field environments.
• 30% travel required for sensor maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Analyzing test data

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Linux

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Location:

HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

At ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) Systems, we are world leaders in high altitude electro-optical, infrared, multi-spectral imaging sensors and ground support systems, employed by the U.S. and foreign military in time critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Our passion is to support the Warfighter and this demands excellence in everything we do; from the talent we recruit to the highly engineered systems we deliver.

The ISR Systems team is looking for a talented Test & Validation Engineer (P2), to support Integration & Test activities.

What You Will Do

• Support mechanical, electrical assembly, and test.
• Operate complex systems in lab and field environment.
• 30% required travel, both domestic & international, to world-wide field sites to maintain electro-optical, infrared, and multi-spectral imaging sensors.
• Working in a team with experienced individuals willing to assist in the individuals development.
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Westford, MA.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience analyzing test data (i.e. formulating test reports, determining hardware specifications, etc.).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience reading & interpreting schematic diagrams and technical descriptions of the systems.
• Experience with avionic system maintenance.
• Experience working in a team environment within the defense industry.
• Experience using general and specialized test equipment to check-out and troubleshoot systems.
• Experience with Linux / Unix software and/or programming languages.
• Hands-on mechanical skillset.
• Ability to adjust to changes in plans, design specifications, and/or unforeseen circumstances in dynamic engineering projects.
  
  

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.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply 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.
• Clearance Information: This position requires a 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
  
  

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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