Metrology Database Support Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-811A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811A (External Site)

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.
 

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated electrical engineer that solves complex Metrology issues.  In this role, you will lead a team of Metrology engineers and technicians to implement new procedures, methods and processes that ensure precise and repeatable measurements.  These efforts will be critical to maintaining the accuracy and precision of Raytheon products for commercial and aerospace applications.  Additionally, you will be responsible for enhancing existing processes and systems through advanced conceptualization, reasoning and interpretation. 

What You Will Do

Lead a team of Metrology engineers and calibration technicians in supporting high-precision electrical measurement, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
Develop strategic initiatives aimed at improving measurement capabilities and calibration processes.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on RF and microwave calibration techniques and processes.
Analyze measurement systems and error sources to identify areas for improvement, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and management teams to enhance test equipment configuration, quality, repeatability, and measurement traceability.
Evaluate written calibration procedures, laboratory methods, processes, and capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversee the development of automated calibration procedures using various programming languages for measuring and test equipment.
Create uncertainty analyses for calibration procedures and measurements to ensure accuracy and precision.
 

Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Experience in a design, manufacturing, and/or engineering environment, centering on Metrology applications.
Experience working with radio frequency “RF”/ microwave measurement test equipment.
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.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF).

Qualifications We Prefer

Understanding of uncertainty analysis and statistical process control
Understanding and practical application of ISO 17025:2017 and ANSI/NCSL Z540 standards.
Software and programming experience, including both development and implementation. (Fluke METCAL, C, C++, Python , Java)
Knowledge of calibration quality standards and best practices.
Experience with lab test equipment and test automation (GPIB, LAN).

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.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 expe