Senior Opto-Mechanical Test Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-02-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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 EOIR Test Solutions department is seeking a skilled Opto-Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and sustainment of specialized optical test equipment. In this role, you will play a key part in the creation, integration, testing, and ongoing maintenance of advanced optical test systems. As a member of the on-site Test Solutions team, you will support critical product testing efforts, ensuring the precision and reliability of our optical testing capabilities. 

This position is onsite in McKinney, TX

What You Will Do  

• Develop test equipment based on system level performance requirements. 

• Design test stations for production factories, customer sites, and engineering needs. 

• Build and maintain optical test stations throughout the factory supporting multiple programs. 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience. 

• Experience designing optomechanical systems and components using CREO or other AutoCAD software programs. 

• Experience building, aligning, testing, calibrating, and maintaining opto-mechanical systems. 

• Experience developing requirements and requirements flow down to sub-assemblies. 

 Qualifications We Prefer   

• Experience with Optical Design software such as ZEMAX or Code5. 

• Experience with optical metrology standards and processes. 

• Experience designing and maintaining test equipment. 

• Experience in data analysis for identifying trends and impartment opportunities. 

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment. 

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. 

Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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. 

Raytheon North Texas Location

This position requires 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s