Environmental Engineer / Engineering Lab Lead

RTX • Goleta, CA

9d • 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. 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 is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) team in Goleta, CA. This position will serve as both an Environmental Test Engineer and Lab Lead, supporting the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Department to uphold the highest standards in testing and compliance with customer, military, and internal requirements. In this role, you will design, set up, and execute a variety of environmental tests to validate and qualify products for operational conditions. You will also manage the daily operations of multiple laboratories, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. Environmental testing responsibilities include conducting mechanical shock tests, electrodynamic vibration, salt fog, climatic environment assessments (e.g., temperature, altitude, and humidity), high-temperature quartz lamp testing, structural testing, test fixture design, and custom instrumentation installations with data acquisition support. As part of a collaborative team, you will help drive impactful results and develop robust solutions to meet commitments and compliance standards. Additionally, you will play a key role in optimizing processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with company standards. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy working in an innovative, team-oriented environment, we invite you to join the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) team in advancing our commitment to excellence. This position is an onsite role located in Goleta, CA.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware and environmental testing, including dynamic shock/vibration, climatic, and structural assessments.
• Prior experience developing Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) vibration and thermal profiles.
• Experienced in one or more of the following areas: signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing.
• Experienced with engineering lab environments, including safety protocols, compliance requirements, and property management.
• Experienced in laboratory safety practices and 6S (housekeeping) principles.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with Vibration Research vibration control systems/software, and Shock Test execution.
• Strong knowledge of thermal and vibration testing standards, including ESS, HALT, HASS, and military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-901).
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with a strong willingness to work in a laboratory environment.
• Skilled in structural and dynamic testing, including planning, execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and correlation, with experience using Matlab.
• Experienced in project management, managing multiple concurrent projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external customers.
• Familiar with continuous improvement principles (LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma), AS 9100/ISO 9001 audits, Asset Management Systems (ARAMIS), and ESD controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct hardware tests, including vibration, mechanical shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, and structural testing, along with dynamic and thermal data analysis.
• Coordinate test fixture design and prepare technical documentation, such as test plans, schedules, reports, and archival technical records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, structural analysis, manufacturing, and commercial customers, to meet technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
• Provide lab oversight, ensuring compliance with Lab Operating Procedures (LOP), Foreign Object Elimination (FOE), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) policies, and Access Management, as well as managing lab property, tools, and metrology.
• Safeguard proprietary materials and hardware in compliance with ITAR regulations, while supporting AS 9100/ISO 9001, DCMA, and Environment, Health, and Safety audits.
• Develop and implement corrective actions, long-range objectives, and communication plans, while consulting with functional and program management.
• Support audit preparation and oversee engineering lab evaluations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior management, and demonstrate innovative problem-solving skills with flexibility to support variable shifts as needed.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees