Vision Systems Senior Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

RTX’s Raytheon Intelligence & Space division seeks a Senior Test & Integration System Engineer to lead IV&V, DVT, and production testing for airborne EO/IR sensor systems. You will develop test plans, execute product tests, and support architecture from bid through production while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work onsite in Goleta, CA, engaging operations and manufacturing to improve yield, cycle time, and test effectiveness, with competitive benefits and relocation

Qualifications

• STEM degree and 5+ years in EO/IR sensor test, integration, verification and validation.
• Experience with EO/IR focal plane array test and production transition.
• Experience with basic lab equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Support IV&V, DVT and production testing for EO/IR focal plane array sensor systems.
• Develop test plans and execute product test activities for engineering and production builds.
• Support Test Architect in test architecture from bid through production; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to optimize product flow, track actionable metrics, and maximize yield.

Skills

EO/IR testing

IV&V

DVT

production testing

test architecture

lab equipment

oscilloscopes

digital multimeters

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in STEM preferred

Tools

ROIC wafer probing equipment

EO/IR sensor test facilities

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 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.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Vision Systems (RVS) Systems Integration and Test Department is seeking an experienced Senior Test & Integration System Engineer with expertise in airborne electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) surveillance and targeting sensor systems.

What You Will Do

• You will support integration, verification and validation (IV&V), design verification testing (DVT), and production testing to support the delivery of EO/IR Focal Plane Array Sensor Systems
• You will develop test plans and execute product test activities in support of engineering and production builds
• You will support the Test Architect in the development and execution of the test architecture from bid through production, contribute to the test system design, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve these goals
• You will collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to enable efficient product flow, provide actionable metrics, minimize cycle time, and maximize yield

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with airborne and, or space EOIR system test, integration verification and validation testing, product transition to production or relatable experience
• Experience in test methodology within sensors to include optical performance, analysis, and test verification for EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor systems and/or relatable experience in development and/or production program
• Experience with use of basic laboratory equipment; power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience developing and, or executing factory test plans, procedures, and equipment to support an EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor system and ROICs
• Prior experience with ROIC wafer probing, fabrication, integration verification, and validation for a complex EO/IR system
• Ability to communicate with Test Management, IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and customers

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 Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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

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.

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.