Vision Systems - Test Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Raytheon RTX Goleta, CA is seeking an entry level Test & Integration System Engineer to join the SI&T team. You will help integrate, verify, and validate EO/IR Focal Plane Array Sensor Systems in laboratory and field settings, ensuring first-time success.

The role requires a STEM degree and hands-on lab experience, with LABVIEW or MATLAB for test automation; on-site work with relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM with hands-on lab testing experience.
• Experience with basic lab equipment for design testing.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW or MATLAB for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Support IV&V, DVT, and production testing for EO/IR FPA systems.
• Develop test plans and execute product tests.
• Develop requirements and test procedures for program systems.
• Provide technical decisions within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities organization.

Skills

LABVIEW

MATLAB

Test automation

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Spectrum analyzer

Power supplies

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

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.

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.

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.
• Make technical decisions within the Systems Engineering & 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 degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with use of basic laboratory equipment for design testing and/or troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting (power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

Integrating firmware, software, and hardware and power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, and/or spectrum analyzer.

Experience with programming in LABVIEW and/or MATLAB for test automation and/or data analysis

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience performing and executing test methodology within an EO/IR Focal Plane Array system.
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols
• Experience with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis

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 Eligible - relocation assistance available for this position

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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,

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.

Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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.