Sr. Test and Validation Engineer - 4th Shift

Location

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

Onsite

• Active U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret) required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.

This is a 4th shift role working Friday – Sunday 5:00am‑5:00pm and making up 4 hours during the week. 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.

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience working with radar systems, including the ability to read schematics of complex, interconnected systems and troubleshoot 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.

Salary: $86,800 USD – $165,200 USD.

Employee benefits may include 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.

Annual incentive compensation programs may be available, based on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.