Vision Systems Test Engineer I (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Vision Systems (RVS) SI&T team in Goleta, CA, is seeking an entry-level Test & Integration System Engineer onsite. You will join IV&V, DVT, and production testing activities to support EO/IR focal plane array sensor systems and help ensure first-time success in the lab and field.

The role emphasizes developing test plans, exercising engineering judgment, and working with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Preliminary exposure to basic laboratory equipment in academic or internship settings.
• Experience may be obtained through coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, verification and validation (IV&V), design verification testing (DVT), and production testing for EO/IR Focal Plane Array Sensor Systems.
• Develop test plans and execute product test activities in engineering and production builds.
• Develop requirements, generate test procedures, integrate new systems, and support lifecycle requirements.

Skills

Basic lab equipment exposure

LABVIEW

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

This is an Entry Level Role onsite in Goleta, CA

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 develop and exercise good engineering judgement and technical decision making inside the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities organization
• You will develop requirements, generate test procedures, integrate new systems, perform system testing, and support lifecycle requirements for assigned program systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Preliminary exposure to the use of basic 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.)
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with programming in LABVIEW and/or MATLAB for test automation and/or data analysis
• Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

This position requires ability to obtain 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.

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