Lead Test Technician - 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-431 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 431

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Test Technician will perform a variety of technical tasks in support of engineering, quality control, production, calibration, laboratories and maintenance environments. The technician will work under the guidance of a cell lead to tests, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and install a wide variety of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical, computer, laboratory and scientific systems and/or equipment. This role will be expected to work independently, taking the initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members as needed.

What You Will Do:

- This position requires lifting, walking, and could involve stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s)

- Support processes, engineering, quality control, calibration, and maintenance tasks within laboratory and production/test environments.

- Perform tests using electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and computer systems, following established procedures and protocols.

- Observe, analyze, and report test data accurately, supporting more senior technicians and engineers.

- Utilize engineering and scientific drawings, manuals, and documentation to perform tasks, ensuring compliance with procedures.

- Check work for correctness and adherence to guidelines, with support from more experienced team members.

- Troubleshoot analog. digital electronic and RF (Radio Frequency) circuits, isolating problems between test environments and units under test; escalating complex issues as needed.

- Select appropriate test equipment and configure it based on detailed test procedures, under supervision.

- Communicate technical issues by generating clear and detailed failure entries that align with test procedure requirements.

- Interpret test data, such as plots, graphs, and tabulated parameters, to assess pass/fail conditions and determine when further analysis is necessary.

- Continuously improve skills through on-the-job training and mentorship from senior technicians.

- Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians, guiding them in developing their technical skills, troubleshooting techniques, and independent problem-solving abilities.

- Physical ability to lift equipment and work in various environments, at least 15 lbs.

- This will be a 3rd shift, onsite role in our Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Experience with electronic circuits and components

• Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Radio Frequency equipment such as radios, radar and Electronic Warfare systems (preferred but not required)

• Data entry experience with and industry ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) such as PRISM, Oracle E-Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365 etc

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.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance