Sr Test & Validation Engineer

Job Overview

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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Focus on strategies to enhance production efficiency, optimize testing methodologies, and maintain high‑quality standards through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leveraging Expertise:
  Utilize in‑depth product and test equipment knowledge to resolve production issues quickly and reduce downtime.
• Scalable Test Environments:
  Develop robust, scalable test systems, collaborating with test equipment maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliability and implement improvements.
• Technical Support:
  Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Data‑Driven Insights:
  Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and drive process and testing strategy improvements.
• Documentation and Standards:
  Maintain accurate and accessible test‑related documentation, ensuring all guidelines are up‑to‑date and adhered to during rework and retesting.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices.
• Collaboration:
  
  Foster cross‑functional collaboration among stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives.
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement.
• Leadership Behavior:
  Accountability, proactive problem‑solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and sustain production quality.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, systems, and equipment.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and analysis tools/software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python.
• 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.

• Advanced to expert knowledge of RF circuits, components, and related test equipment such as Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.
• Proficiency in test software suites like Test Stand and Lab View.
• Strong skills in test and fault isolation, as well as statistical data analysis.
• Comprehensive ability to interpret test requirements, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Practical to substantial knowledge of Raytheon projects, programs, or systems, focusing on enhancing and leveraging them in daily tasks.
• Knowledge and application of RTX CORE principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and shop floor tools such as PRISM, PDM, and CMES.
• Practical knowledge of statistical evaluation tools, including SPC and data distribution analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage dynamic workloads.
• Self‑driven and efficient in teamwork‑oriented environments.
• Proven initiative, accountability, and commitment to responsibilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation capabilities.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance (Secret).
• Preferred: A Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits 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. Additional benefits may be contingent on specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements. Hired applicants may be…