Vision Systems, Test Engineer I

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry level Test & Integration System Engineer in Goleta, CA. You will join the SI&T team to verify and validate EO/IR sensor systems, develop test plans, and assist with system integration in lab and field environments.

The role requires a STEM degree and hands-on work with firmware, software and hardware integration, plus lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, power supplies and spectrum analyzers. This onsite position includes competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• Experience integrating firmware, software and hardware with lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DVMs, spectrum analyzers).

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.
• Execute technical decisions and apply standard engineering methods within the SI&T organization.
• Develop requirements, create test procedures, integrate new systems, perform system testing and support lifecycle requirements.

Skills

Firmware integration

Software integration

Hardware integration

Oscilloscope

Digital multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 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 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.

About Us: 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 entry level Test & Integration System Engineer. In Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work hand-in-hand with our customers.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Develop test plans and execute product test activities in support of engineering and production builds.
• Execute technical decisions and apply standard engineering methods within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities organization.
• Develop requirements, generate test procedures, integrate new systems, perform system testing, and support lifecycle requirements for assigned program systems.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and prior relevant experience with integrating firmware, software, and hardware and power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, and/or spectrum analyze Laboratory equipment in an academic or internship setting (e.g., one or more of the following: power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, spectrum analyzer, 3D printers, hobbyist electronics, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Laboratory equipment for design testing and/or troubleshooting technical issues
• LABVIEW and/or MATLAB for test automation and/or data analysis
• Electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis

What We Offer:

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position.
• The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD.
• Benefits: 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.