Sr Test and Validation Engineer

RTX • Essex, MA

12d • 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. RTX Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Test Engineer to join our team in the Andover, MA facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining testing procedures, product troubleshooting, and maintaining test stations for Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters used in advanced defense applications.

Requirements

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production testing, preferably with RF/microwave components.
• Experience in using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with automated test systems and software (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• 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

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of SAW filter principles, design, and performance characteristics.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis and process control methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated and manual test procedures for SAW filter production.
• Design and maintain test fixtures and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and yield.
• Collaborate with design, process, and manufacturing engineers to optimize SAW filter performance and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality management systems.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff on SAW filter testing techniques and equipment.
• Prepare detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not available
• 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