Senior Metrology Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA220: 2202 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE02 2002 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E02, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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 Surveillance Metrology Operations team is responsible for the calibration and management of measurement and test equipment across the Raytheon Surveillance organization.
The Metrology Operations’ Primary Standards Laboratory is seeking a Senior Test & Validation Engineer with a strong interest in fiber optic power, photometry, optical radiometry, and power and energy electro-optical metrology sciences.

What You Will Do 
•    Coordinate and collaborate with Raytheon associates to perform equipment calibrations, ensuring compliance with contractual, government and industry standards for measurement and test equipment
•    Collect and analyze measurement data to verify compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. Draft calibration reports and presented results in a clear, customer-focused format to meet specific client requirements.
•    Develop and document detailed calibration procedures for equipment and instruments to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with industry standards. 
•    Perform uncertainty analysis in verifying the adequacy and reliability of a measurement process.
•    To analyze the calibration needs of Raytheon and develop a plan to accommodate them, to continue servicing the calibration needs of Raytheon’s production, operations, regulatory environment, and the importance of precision in their systems.

Qualifications You Must Have
•    Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
•    U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer 
Experience and advanced knowledge in the following calibration disciplines—DC, LF, AC, and RF/MW.
•    Knowledge of calibration requirements in accordance with NCSL/ANSI Z540-1 and ISO/IEC 17025 to ensure calibration quality and compliance..
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•    Experience with M&TE (Measurement and Test Equipment) software programming.
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•    Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills and the ability to develop a solution.
•    Ability to work independently or as a member of a team depending on the situation.

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.

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.
 

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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 work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the leve