Test and Validation Engineer II

RTX • Andover, MA

4d • 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. Test and Validation Engineers develop and improve test processes analyzing product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes to support customer requirements. You would apply your knowledge and skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams and provide technical direction for the test and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and test equipment. If you are interested and passionate about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• RF knowledge
• 2+ years of prior Test 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong theoretical and advanced practical knowledge of RF principles, RF circuits, components, and associated technical parameters.
• Proficient in interpreting test requirements, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in operating RF test equipment, including power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experienced with test software platforms such as TestStand and LabVIEW.
• Demonstrated capability in test execution, fault isolation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FPGAs, digital circuits, and analog circuit design.
• Proven hands‑on electronics aptitude.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage dynamic workloads.
• Self‑motivated, efficient, and effective in collaborative, team‑based environments.
• Ability to apply RTX CORE principles to enhance processes, projects, and systems.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and technology adoption.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation proficiency; experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word), statistical tools (SPC, data analysis), and shop‑floor systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES).
• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with refurbishment and repair processes, including handling Government‑Furnished Material (GFM) and Government‑Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Design/Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and Program Offices to ensure test readiness and resolutions to test issues and problems.
• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs), including test procedures, ensuring all test instructions align with product specifications.
• Partner with Test Development Engineering to define and improve test hardware and software, ensuring robust and efficient test capability.
• Support production testing, troubleshoot production issues and problems, integrate engineering changes, and support both hardware under test and test equipment management in manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate non-conforming material, determine disposition, and perform root cause and corrective action activities (RCCA)
• Lead cycle‑time improvements, ergonomic risk reduction, automation initiatives, and cost reduction using CORE and data‑driven decision making.

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