Sr Test & Validation Engineer

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United States of America Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 354 Lowell St AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG 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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Test and Validation Engineers develop and improve test processes analyzing product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes to support customer requirements. You would apply your knowledge and skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams and provide technical direction for the test and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and test equipment. If you are interested and passionate about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

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

• Qualifications You Must Have
• 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 (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• The outlined qualifications highlight a combination of advanced technical expertise, hands-on experience, and professional skills required for high-level roles in RF testing, fault isolation, and data analysis withing a collaborative and dynamic environment:
• Technical Expertise:
• Advanced to expert knowledge of RF circuits, components, and related test equipment (e.g., Power Meters, Oscilloscopes,…