Test & Validation Engineer II - 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking a Test Engineer for a 3rd shift role with a 12% shift premium. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness, develop Manufacturing Data Packages, and define test hardware and software improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in STEM and 2+ years of Test Engineering experience, the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2 years in Test Engineering.
• DoD security clearance (Secret) or ability to obtain; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Design/Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and Program Offices to ensure test readiness and resolution of test issues.
• 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, integrate engineering changes, and support hardware under test and test equipment management in manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate non-conforming material, determine disposition, and perform RCCA activities.
• Lead cycle-time improvements, ergonomic risk reduction, automation initiatives, and cost reduction using CORE and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Test Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

TestStand

LabVIEW

Job description

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

Date Posted

2026-08-14

Country

United States of America

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.

Shift

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 You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available

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 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.

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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