Principal Engineer, Test & Validation

RTX • Andover, MA

3d • 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. Test and Validation Engineers develop and improve test processes analyzing product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes to support customer requirements. You would apply your knowledge and skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams and provide technical direction for the test and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and test equipment. What You Will Do Focus on strategies to enhance production efficiency, optimize testing methodologies, and maintain high-quality standards through collaboration and continuous improvement. Leveraging Expertise: Utilize in-depth product and test equipment knowledge to resolve production issues quickly and reduce downtime. Scalable Test Environments: Develop robust, scalable test systems, collaborating with test equipment maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliability and implement improvements. Technical Support: Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective measures to prevent recurrence. Data-Driven Insights: Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and drive process and testing strategy improvements. Documentation and Standards: Maintain accurate and accessible test-related documentation, ensuring all guidelines are up-to-date and adhered to during rework and retesting. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices. Collaboration: Foster cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives. Safety Compliance: Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement. Leadership Behavior: Accountability, proactive problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and sustain production quality.

Requirements

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of prior experience in Test Engineering
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced to expert knowledge of RF circuits, components, and related test equipment (e.g., Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers).
• Proficiency in test software suites like TestStand and LabView.
• Strong skills in test and fault isolation, as well as statistical data analysis.
• Comprehensive ability to interpret test requirements, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Practical to substantial knowledge of Raytheon projects, programs, or systems, with a focus on enhancing and leveraging them in daily tasks.
• Knowledge and application of RTX CORE principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and shop floor tools like PRISM, PDM, and CMES.
• Practical knowledge of statistical evaluation tools, including SPC and data distribution analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage dynamic workloads.
• Self-driven and efficient in teamwork-oriented environments.
• Proven initiative, accountability, and commitment to responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Focus on strategies to enhance production efficiency, optimize testing methodologies, and maintain high-quality standards through collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Utilize in-depth product and test equipment knowledge to resolve production issues quickly and reduce downtime.
• Develop robust, scalable test systems, collaborating with test equipment maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliability and implement improvements.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and drive process and testing strategy improvements.
• Maintain accurate and accessible test-related documentation, ensuring all guidelines are up-to-date and adhered to during rework and retesting.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives.
• Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement.
• Accountability, proactive problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and sustain production quality.

Benefits

• 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