Principal Test Equipment Support Engineer

RTX•Essex, MD

2d•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 seeking a motivated 1st shift Principal Electrical Engineer to fill key Maintenance, Repair and Engineering support role within the Metrology & Test Equipment Maintenance (MTEM) Department, located in Andover MA. This position will support production maintenance needs on the Operations floor to ensure proper station uptime. Candidate must be able to effectively operate in a high tempo operations environment and capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing complex activities, often with actions requiring coordination across multiple support areas. What You Will Do The candidate shall work with minimal supervision while maintaining test platforms on the manufacturing floor. Troubleshoot difficult and often complex test station and fixture failures on RF/Digital test platforms using best practices and procedures. Coach, review and influence lower-level professional peers and technicians regarding troubleshooting best practices and techniques. Interpret schematic drawings in aiding with troubleshoot of test stations and equipment. Design of significant improvements of systems and test equipment to enhance performance of work area and improve production up time. Document failure analysis and resolution steps to maintain troubleshoot guide for future use.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
5+ years of test equipment design or troubleshoot experience in RF.
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

Strong familiarity with electronics across RF, Digital and AC/DC Power platform(s) with strong working knowledge of RF; as well as physical and mechanical aspects of interfacing applications.
Experience developing, editing, and improving preventative maintenance, and calibration procedures, using intuitive techniques and methodologies
Able to balance multiple assignments simultaneously
Experience with CORE principles, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Work with minimal supervision while maintaining test platforms on the manufacturing floor.
Troubleshoot difficult and often complex test station and fixture failures on RF/Digital test platforms using best practices and procedures.
Coach, review and influence lower-level professional peers and technicians regarding troubleshooting best practices and techniques.
Interpret schematic drawings in aiding with troubleshoot of test stations and equipment.
Design of significant improvements of systems and test equipment to enhance performance of work area and improve production up time.
Document failure analysis and resolution steps to maintain troubleshoot guide for future use.