Principal Product Test and Validation Engineer - HWIC

RTX • Andover, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. In this position, you will provide support to the production floor of the Hardware Integration Center (HWIC) in a prominent and highly visible test engineering capacity. This role is ideal for someone seeking a challenging opportunity to enhance their technical skill set with a focus on testing highly sophisticated radar and communication systems. You will leverage your expertise to develop, test, modify, and implement solutions through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, while providing technical guidance for the testing and troubleshooting of complex radar and communication shelter systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology that plays a critical role in advancing the mission of RTX.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• (2) years of integration, test, or troubleshooting experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience testing complex radar systems is highly desirable but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret failing test data and navigate schematic diagrams to diagnose fault modes.
• Ability to understand radar systems technology in the areas of test and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of RF test equipment.
• Experience preparing and executing factory test procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements that will require working overtime shifts to support schedule as needed.
• Exceptional attention to detail to identify and document any anomalies or inconsistencies in the radar test process.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Common PDM, using it to look up assembly drawings, parts lists, schematics, and test requirement specifications.
• Familiarity with CMES/PRISM, to log defects as they are found during test.
• Can operate under minimal supervision and works independently.

Responsibilities

• Support a fluid production environment in a test engineering role.
• Troubleshoot complex radar and communication shelter level issues on the production floor.
• Work from schematics and drawings to understand RF faults and troubleshoot utilizing common test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Power Meter’s and Spectrum Analyzer’s.
• Perform root cause analysis on systemic radar issues and flow back to feeder areas and/or suppliers to help in the troubleshooting of failed subassemblies.
• Work diligently with union technicians on a daily basis throughout the test process.
• Interact daily with operations, quality, process/mechanical, and production control (PC) regarding most urgent immediate needs in test.
• Review system level test data for compliance toward specifications.
• Interact with maintenance/test department to keep test stations fully functional.
• Develop/update factory test procedures as needed.
• Overtime (paid) may be required on an as needed basis.

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.
• 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 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees