Senior Product Test Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-03-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-809 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 809 (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.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

Program Production Test Engineer (PTE) support both the manufacturing test teams and the program they are assigned to support. They provide support to all manufacturing teams across all make centers where testing is performed and cover all phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production, depot activities and end of contract equipment closeout and dispositioning. The program PTE supports creating Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence. The program PTE supports ensuring compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. The program PTE supports critical activities across all make centers where testing is performed as well as at the suppliers. They assist the engineering team and make center PTE's by performing troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures. Identifies opportunities in test processes to reduce testing, improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. The Program PTE supports engineering configuration change board and assists the make centers in determining the correct effectivity for the change as well as supporting risk assessments and the program risk register. The program PTE may be assigned projects to lead where they will track progress and execution either as the (CAM) cost account manager or a member of the project team.

What You Will Do

Creation and maintenance of the program test equipment obsolescence plan.

Responsible for overall capacity plan for test equipment.

Creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence.

Supports make center PTE's to reduce test time, improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields.

Support engineering and make center PTE's perform preliminary investigation and problem resolution.

Develop test flows and contribute to test capacity analysis.

Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software.

Assist in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.

Lead root cause and corrective action investigations and present findings.

Performs risk assessments and supports the programs risk register reviews.

Leads projects and is responsible for execution.

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

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with leading a team/project

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with AIM-9X Guidance-level hardware and test equipment

Experience with interpretation of technical documentation

Experience with project execution

Experience with data analysis

Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting

Experience in Manufacturing environment

Experience with technical writing

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Ability to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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