Senior Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

Senior Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

Location:

Tucson, AZ. Role:
Onsite. Security Clearance: U.S. Citizen required with Secret level clearance or interim clearance. Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200.

• Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems.
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs.
• Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools.
• Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root‑cause investigations.
• Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level.
• Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement.
• Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience; minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.

• Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral).
• Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups.
• Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production.

• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range: $86,800 – $165,200.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and optionally short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs.

• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ.
• U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government-issued security clearance are mandatory.
• 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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.