Vertical Launching System; VLS) Shipboard Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Cybersecurity
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MS-PASCAGOULA-1000-CUST ~ 1000 Access Rd ~ ACCESS (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:
Secret - Current 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 Field Engineering is currently seeking a VLS Shipboard Test Engineer to perform Installation, Configuration, Activation, Stage Testing, and Advanced Troubleshooting for all Raytheon and non-Raytheon equipment connected to the TSCEI network and the MK57 Vertical Launching System. Shipboard testing activities will be conducted on-site at Pascagoula MS, during ship systems activation, test and At-Sea periods. The VLS Test Engineer will function as a technical member of the Shipboard Test Team interacting with a variety of stakeholders including reporting to the Shipboard Test Lead, along with interacting with System Integration and System Test Management, Navy Agencies, Navy Labs, Zumwalt Prime Contractors and selected major vendors.
This position will require up to 30% travel to testing and activation locations, to include at-sea periods onboard Zumwalt class ships.
- Perform equipment installation, checkout, testing, reporting of results, Hardware and Firmware upgrades and maintain records as required.
- Conduct integration of HW, Stage Testing activation, and sell-off of MK57 system.
- Interact with both Zumwalt shipbuilders and their vendors in a collaborative manner.
- Provide daily internal status reports to the Shipboard Test lead.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Engineering and customer representatives.
- Provide underway system support for at sea test events.
- Perform normal climbing and lifting associated with shipboard electronic work.
- You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- 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.
- Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) MK57 and or MK46 experience to include installation and maintenance.
- Electrical background experience.
- MK57 or MK46 Certified Cardholder.
- Unix or Linux software background.
- Experience operating and testing naval radars.
- Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Experience supporting multiple disciplines, and flexible travelling to support the radar.
- Prior experience working onboard ships.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Not relocation eligible.
Eligible for employee referral.
This position requires a security clearance.
DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a…
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