Sr. Test & Validation Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

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. 

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.

What You Will Do

• Ability to work cross-functionally with all stakeholders within and beyond the value stream including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Design/Engineering, Test Equipment Engineering, and Program Offices.

• Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including factory test procedures/instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs.

• Working with Test Equipment Engineering on new or existing test hardware and software.

• Supporting manufacturing areas with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP, providing technical support to testing of production hardware and maintenance of test equipment.

• Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required.

• Driving Continuous Improvement to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data-driven decision making.

• Making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of work area.

• Working to influence stakeholders within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

• 1+ years of experience with project management

• 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 Value:

• In-depth knowledge of RF, RF circuits, components, and technical parameters.

• Comprehensive interpretation for Test Requirements, Schematic Diagrams, and Technical Drawings.

• Advanced knowledge of and skills for RF and RF related test equipment such as Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with test software suits such as TestStand and LabView.

• Advanced experience and efficiency in test and fault isolations.

• Advanced data analytic approach and skills.

• Familiarity with:

  • Digital circuits

  • Analog circuits

  • RF circuits

• Demonstrated hands-on electronics aptitude.

• Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and the ability to manage dynamic workloads and environment.

• Ability to be self-driven and efficient in a collaborative teamwork driven environment.

• Knowledge and ability to apply RTX CORE principles and techniques.

• Innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement and keep pace with technology.

• Proven written and oral communication, including presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word), statistical evaluation tools (SPC, data distribution analysis) and shop floor tools (PRISM, PDM, CMES)

• Active US DoD Security Clearance