Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer II

RTX • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. With more than 100 years of engineering excellence, we solve complex, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Effectors Optics Department is seeking an Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across a diverse portfolio of EO products. This position is central to the successful integration and validation of electro-optical systems. It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline
• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral)
• Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation
• Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems
• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups
• Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production

Responsibilities

• Participate in optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
• Work within the team to develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
• Work within the team to design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools
• Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations
• Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level
• Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement
• Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• 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 available!
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level