Sr. Test & Validation Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Raytheon's Operations, Supply Chain & Quality Manufacturing Engineering Services is conducting search for a Sr. Test and Validation Engineer. This position is based in Forest, MS, and will support production and testing of complex electronic systems, units and modules associated with military radar and communications products.  

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain Test Procedures.
• Root cause analysis and resolution of test failures (hardware and test equipment).
• Maintenance and configuration control of STE (Special Test Equipment).  Specify replacement equipment when required due to obsolescence.
• Train technicians to use Test Procedures and provide written directions for trouble shooting instruction
• Transform complex information and data into clear, concise and visually engaging presentations.
• Generate and maintain equipment utilization charts and area test flows
• Travel, as required, to support transition activities and supplier engagements.
• Other duties as assigned

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position
• Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) or Electrical Engineering (EE).
• Experience testing, troubleshooting or servicing production radar systems and/or subsystems (i.e. Antenna Assembly) or the special test equipment used to accept them

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using nearfield or farfield range equipment to evaluate antenna hardware.
• Interpret product specifications and requirements 
• Previous experience with fiber optics in communication systems
• Experience with modern Automated Test Systems for testing electronic assemblies
• Experience performing root cause and corrective action analysis of technical issues
• Experience analyzing test results and determining if hardware meets specification.
• Lab experience with RF network analyzers and spectrum analyzers

What We Offer

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.

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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.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

About Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

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The salary range for this role is 73,000 USD - 147,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimat