Sr. Test and Validation Engineer - 4th Shift

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is a 4th shift role working Friday - Sunday 5:00am-5:00pm and making up 4 hours during the week. A shift premium of 8% is included.

• Provide hands-on support and technical expertise for 2nd shift radar system-level testing activities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose system-level faults

• Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective measures to prevent recurrence

• Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and drive process and testing strategy improvements

• Proactively identify, address, and mitigate vulnerabilities within the test processes to ensure seamless operation and high-quality output

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices

• Foster cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives

• Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement

• Contribute to the development, refinement, and documentation of Factory Test Procedures (FTP) to ensure consistency and efficiency in testing processes

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• 2+ years of integration or test experience

• 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 working with radar systems, including the ability to read schematics of complex, interconnected systems and troubleshooting faults effectively

• Hands-on expertise with RF (Radio Frequency) circuits, including diagnosis and resolving RF-related issues (Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers)

• Skilled in performing radar performance tests and interpreting diagnostic data to troubleshoot and resolve system faults, experience in radar system maintenance with a strong mechanical aptitude, comprehensive ability to interpret test requirements, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings

• Hands-on individual who may operate equipment such as forklifts or boom lifts, if necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as shop floor and engineering tools such as PRISM, PDM, and CMES.

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 assistance is not available

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