Test & Validation Engineer II - 3rd Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% shift premium

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a Test Engineer for a 3rd shift position in Andover, MA. The role requires collaboration across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Test Equipment Engineering to ensure test readiness and robust testing capabilities.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 2+ years in test engineering and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance. The job offers a 12% shift premium and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 2+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of prior Test Engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Prefer bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong RF knowledge and ability to interpret test requirements and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure test readiness and resolution of test issues.
• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) and test procedures aligned to product specs.
• Define and improve test hardware and software with Test Equipment Engineering.
• Support production testing and troubleshoot issues; manage hardware under test and test equipment in manufacturing.
• Evaluate non-conforming material and perform RCCA activities.
• Lead cycle-time improvements, ergonomic risk reduction, and automated/cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

RF principles

Test equipment

TestStand

LabVIEW

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

TestStand

LabVIEW

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world's 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.

This is a 3rd shift position which includes a 12% shift premium.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Design/Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and Program Offices to ensure test readiness and resolutions to test issues and problems.
• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs), including test procedures, ensuring all test instructions align with product specifications.
• Partner with Test Equipment Engineering to define and improve test hardware and software, ensuring robust and efficient test capability.
• Support production testing, troubleshoot production issues and problems, integrate engineering changes, and support both hardware under test and test equipment management in manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate non-conforming material, determine disposition, and perform root cause and corrective action activities (RCCA).
• Lead cycle‑time improvements, ergonomic risk reduction, automation initiatives, and cost reduction using CORE and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 2+ years of prior Test Engineering experience
• 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.
• We Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong theoretical and advanced practical knowledge of RF principles, RF circuits, components, and associated technical parameters.
• Proficient in interpreting test requirements, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in operating RF test equipment, including power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experienced with test software platforms such as TestStand and LabVIEW.
• Demonstrated capability in test execution, fault isolation, and troubleshooting.

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.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation assistance is not available

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

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.

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.

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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.