Sr Test & Validation Engineer (2nd Shift)

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is a second shift level 3 position (Senior Engineer, Test & Validation) – Integrated Test Automation System for High Volume Production. 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: Utilize in-depth product and test equipment knowledge to resolve production issues quickly and reduce downtime

Scalable Test Environments: Develop robust, scalable test systems, collaborating with test equipment maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliability and implement improvements

Technical Support: Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective measures to prevent recurrence

Data-Driven Insights: Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and drive process and testing strategy improvements

Documentation and Standards: Maintain accurate and accessible test-related documentation, ensuring all guidelines are up-to-date and adhered to during rework and retesting

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices

Collaboration: Foster cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives

Safety Compliance: Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement

Leadership Behavior: Accountability, proactive problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and sustain production quality

**Qualifications You Must Have
**Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Experience in Test Engineering

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with RF testing, fault isolation, and data analysis withing a collaborative and dynamic environment:

Experience with RF circuits, components, and related test equipment (e.g., Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers).

Proficiency in test software suites like TestStand and LabView.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and shop floor tools like PRISM, PDM, and CMES.

Practical knowledge of statistical evaluation tools, including SPC and data distribution analysis.

**What We Offer
**Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not available

**Learn More & Apply Now!
**Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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