Test Technician, Sr

Location:

Forest, MS.

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.

The Test Technician will be responsible for performing a wide variety of technical tasks in support of processes, engineering, quality control, calibration, laboratories, production/test environment, line maintenance and/or chemical handling.

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install a wide variety of electronic, electro‑mechanical, mechanical, computer, laboratory, and scientific systems and/or equipment.
• Observe, analyze, and report test data; and when appropriate make necessary repairs to equipment.
• Work closely from approved procedures, schematics, and drawings, validating the correctness of procedures.
• Set up and operate engineering and scientific equipment, utilizing various drawings, manuals, and related documentation.
• Perform configuration/data administration and checks for work correctness.
• Train junior test technicians focusing on basic electronic principles and radio‑frequency theory of operations and troubleshooting methodology.
• Communicate technical issues by generating comprehensive failure entries which correlate failure modes back to the associated test specification(s). Interpret test data (plots, graphs, tabulated parameters) to choose pass/fail condition and resolve when further analysis is needed.
• Troubleshoot and accurately diagnose failures from system level to Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), down to Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and to component.
• Perform lifting, walking, and stair/ladder climbing at the test range(s). This will be a 1st shift, onsite role in our Forest, MS facility.

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post‑high‑school training with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience).
• Experience with troubleshooting electronic circuits to component level and effectively identifying failure trends.
• Experience with radio‑frequency system and subsystems (transmitter, receiver, antenna, signal/data processor, power supply) evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD "Secret"). U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred:
  Experience with radio‑frequency or electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Preferred:
  Previous work in a manufacturing/production test environment.
• Preferred:
  Data entry experience with an industry ERP (e.g., PRISM, Oracle E‑Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365).

Salary range: $47,700 - $90,900 USD.

• 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, holidays.
• Specific benefits may vary based on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.