Sr. Test Development Engineer - Gdynia, Poland

RTX•Clovis, CA

10d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Poland Patriot Program is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Test Development Engineer to join the Raytheon International Engineering team. This role involves combining technical skills, a global mindset, and the ability to collaborate and build partnerships to contribute to a safer world. The candidate will oversee the development of test processes and procedures for products, considering challenges in technology transfer from research to production. This includes designing and developing new or revised processes and test designs for produceability. The engineer will support tests and measurements throughout production stages to control variables and services, troubleshoot production process problems with operational processes or equipment, and utilize lean manufacturing skills to maximize throughput, efficiency, and value. They will also apply best practices and lessons learned to increase yield and throughput. This engineer will support a Polish Offset partner transitioning from primarily research and development and small-scale production to a serial production environment. The position is a 2-year international assignment with an MOU, additional compensation, and the possibility of extension. It is based in Gdynia, Poland, with potential travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in production and/or engineering support environment related to Engineering or 6+ years of experience with advanced degree.
Experience with any of the following: developing test strategies, test programs and designed test fixtures for CCAs, Wiring Harnesses, and Higher-Level Assemblies.
Experience with any of the following: developing Test Program Sets on such platforms are in circuit, functional, Automated Optical Inspectors, and Flying Prober Platforms.
Experience with any of the following: using design tools such as MATLAB, Test Studio, PDM, AutoCAD, VISIO, and MS Office.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting international subcontractors in a production environment.
Experience in Sub-contractor management in production of Circuit Card Assemblies and Higher-Level Assemblies.
Working knowledge or experience with CCAs and HLAs processes and/or LTAMDS or Patriot products, to include AMPS101 test capability.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
Experience in production of complex systems with ability to use analytical tools and methods.
Experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, Takt Time, Optimal product work-flow).
Support Mission Assurance in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activity.
Demonstrated technical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Advocate for process improvement, team builder and able to build strong relationships with partner and internal resources.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with external suppliers.
Ability to influence others regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager.

Responsibilities

Develop the Polish supplier’s capability to test products that meet defense and Raytheon standards.
Support the development of the Production Readiness Review (PRR) and coordinate the development of the Test Readiness Review (TRR) in support of Proof of Manufacturing (POM) development, First Article, and transition to production.
Support partner test reviews.
Manage the coordination of program schedules with ISC, Subcontracts, Operations, Engineering, and other Cross Product Teams.
Support Installation of Production Test Equipment, including training, calibration, defining interfaces, support equipment, and facility requirements.
Utilize LEAN & CORE principles to drive a continuous improvement culture and initiatives in support of international manufacturing operations, including streamlining manufacturing flow and improving cycle time, safety, quality, and delivery.
Support special process audits and First Article inspections.
Engage with partner cold line production start, mitigating technical and performance risk by participating in engagements which will include requirements reviews, documenting recommended risk mitigation/opportunity activities as they relate to design and manufacturing, review and disposition of SDRLs.
Develop Facility Requirements Documentation and Facility Site Inspections for deployment of Test Equipment.
Support weekly subcontractors and internal team tag-up meetings.
In partnership with supplier, troubleshoot test equipment and product failures included but not limited to Functional Test, ICT/Flying Probe, ESS.
Monitor supplier test capability, readiness, and adherence to engineering specifications.
Support partner in development of troubleshooting and lessons learned documentation related to test equipment and product test failures.
Support partner to identify and develop test metrics such as FPY, failure rate, cycle time, test coverage.
Engage with partner during test failures root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.