Lead Test Technician - 3rd Shift

What You Will Do

• This position requires lifting, walking, and could involve stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s).
• Support processes, engineering, quality control, calibration, and maintenance tasks within laboratory and production/test environments.
• Perform tests using electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and computer systems, following established procedures and protocols.
• Observe, analyze, and report test data accurately, supporting more senior technicians and engineers.
• Utilize engineering and scientific drawings, manuals, and documentation to perform tasks, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Check work for correctness and adherence to guidelines, with support from more experienced team members.
• Troubleshoot analog, digital electronic and RF circuits, isolating problems between test environments and units under test; escalating complex issues as needed.
• Select appropriate test equipment and configure it based on detailed test procedures, under supervision.
• Communicate technical issues by generating clear and detailed failure entries that align with test procedure requirements.
• Interpret test data, such as plots, graphs, and tabulated parameters, to assess pass/fail conditions and determine when further analysis is necessary.
• Continuously improve skills through on‑the‑job training and mentorship from senior technicians.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians, guiding them in developing their technical skills, troubleshooting techniques, and independent problem‑solving abilities.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and work in various environments, at least 15 lbs.
• This will be a 3rd shift, onsite role in our Forest, MS facility.

• AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post‑high‑school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with electronic circuits and components.
• Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).

• Familiarity with Radio Frequency equipment such as radios, radar and Electronic Warfare systems (preferred but not required).
• Data entry experience with industry ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) such as PRISM, Oracle E‑Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.

Salary range: 54,000 USD – 102,600 USD. 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. Benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

Existing and active DoD Secret clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

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.