Secure Comms Sr Test & Validation Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • Largo, FL

112d • $82,000 - $164,000

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 Field Engineering is anticipating an opportunity for a Test & Validation Engineer to program, test and repair subcomponents of the Defense Red Switch Network Command and Control Switching System (CCSS) in Largo Florida to support the Secure Communications program area.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering 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.
• Experience performing Line Replaceable Unit installation into mockup environments to troubleshoot and analyze to correct system discrepancies.
• Experience reading, interpreting and executing statements of work, drawing packages, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience building and testing multi conductor cables of assorted wire types and the techniques necessary to test the finished item.
• Experience with various test and measurement equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Raytheon proprietary DSS-2A digital switching system product line and Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Red Switches.
• Comprehension of theory of operations of communications systems and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software to include Visio and OneNote.
• Proficient at multi-tasking, setting priorities, managing time effectively while working independently to develop timely and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify customers' needs provided in the form of service requests and shop orders, clarify information, answer questions, research issues.
• Ensure systems perform according to necessary specifications and confirm operation to ensure production quality.
• Prepare equipment for testing, document test results and maintain records.
• Install System upgrades by following installation and user instruction guides.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to address concerns arising from testing and prepare equipment for shipping.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree