Sr. Test & Validation Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430

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 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.

What You Will Do:

The Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a motivated Sr. Test & Validation Engineer to support the Raytheon Forest Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC).

As a Sr. Test & Validation Engineer, you’ll work within production operations and the manufacturing discipline and will partner with a multi-disciplined team of engineers to support electronics test and evaluate test processes, special test equipment, data analysis tools and test requirements.

If you’re self-motivated and thrive working with multi-disciplined teams who are committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology, then this might be the perfect job!

Your responsibilities may also include:

• Developing and maintaining Test Procedures
• Working with RF systems (circuits and test equipment)
• Analyzing test data and / or determining if hardware meets specification 
• Maintaining related STE (Special Test Equipment) and specifying replacement equipment when required (obsolescence)
• Transforming complex information and data into clear, concise and visually engaging slides
• Training technicians to use Test Procedures and providing written directions for troubleshooting instruction
• Training entry level Test Engineers on test process

Some travel may be required (typically less than 10%)

This job is posted as ONSITE and is located at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Root cause analysis and / or resolution of test failures (hardware and test environment)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Experience diagnosing and isolating technical issues with test equipment and production hardware
• Experience interpreting product specifications and requirements
• Experience with use of optical fiber in communication systems
• Experience with modern Automated Test Systems for electronics
• Experience performing analysis of technical data
• Experience with RF circuits and test equipment

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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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. 

• This position requires ability to obtain a 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:

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