Senior Test and Validation Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.
 

Test and Validation Engineers within Manufacturing Design provide technical test support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. They participate in test requirements development, design for manufacturing test activities, manufacturing test process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility for test. They leverage technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing test strategy and influence technical program decisions to support new product introduction.

What You Will Do
Acting as the manufacturing test authority within the program

Applying test engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to optimize and mature the manufacturing test strategy

Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met

Designing, controlling, and improving the testability of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team

Identifying and resolving test constraints across the program

Participating in corrective action investigation

Providing technical input and peer review to test equipment designs and design changes

Develop and maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software

Assist in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment

Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers

Leading and coordinating projects, efforts and improvements across the extended value streams using CORE principles

Developing influential relationships with internal customers

Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Experience within a manufacturing environment

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

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.


Qualifications We Prefer
Experience developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis

Experience participating in test time reduction efforts and test yield improvements

Experience with data analysis

Experience participating in root cause and corrective action investigations

Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology

Experience communicating technical information to different audiences

Experience with technical writing

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements

Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)

Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills

Proven organizational skills with fine attention to detail

Current DoD security clearance (secret)

Special Access for some positions

What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
 

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
 

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in t