Senior Test Development Engineer - Onsite Tewksbury, MA at Raytheon summary:
Senior Test Development Engineer responsible for designing, building, and integrating advanced test hardware, software, and firmware to support manufacturing and field operations. Leads small teams and manages technical project tasks while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and performance goals. Works onsite to support test solutions development across multiple disciplines including analog, digital, RF, and power applications within a secure environment requiring a DoD Secret clearance.
Date Posted:
2025-08-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA132: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 2 Sudbury 50 Apple Hill Drive Sudbury - Building 2, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
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.
Raytheon is currently seeking a Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer to join the Sensor Test Solutions (STS) Department. This is an excellent position for engineers with a background in electrical design and software programming/automation, along with a desire to apply those skills to developing, building, and integrating advanced test platforms and architectures.
You will be joining a project team responsible for the development of test solutions and architectures for various programs within Raytheon. Typical test development applications include analog/digital, RF, High Power, and embedded software/firmware design activities. Test architectures include a blend of customized and COTS Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), along with custom electro-mechanical holding fixtures and associated interface cabling and harnessing.
Engineers in this role will also have exposure to the full lifecycle development process - from the requirements definition phase of the test solution design process through the verification and final system sell-off in a production facility or field/depot environment.
This role is 100% ONSITE in Tewksbury, MA
What You Will Do
Develop test hardware, software, and/or firmware, from requirements definition through deployment at manufacturing or customer facilities. These test capabilities may span multiple disciplines (Power, RF, Analog, Digital)
Lead smaller teams of engineers, overseeing the technical execution of project tasks as well as reporting of project status (cost and schedule) to STS department leadership
Actively identify test readiness issues and optimizations throughout the development lifecycle
Understand and meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments
Guide mechanical engineering and/or suppliers through test adapter design activities, with moderate support from senior engineers
Work effectively within a team, or function as an individual contributor as needed, working autonomously with limited supervision
Engage in personal technical growth
Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings
Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant engineering experience
Experience in electrical engineering design and/or software automation concepts and applications
US Citizen - 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
Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
Degree in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated experience with electrical engineering design concepts
Minimum 5 years of related experience excluding internships
Experience leading technical tasks and small to mid-sized project teams
Exposure to project management tools such as MS Project, Jira/Confluence, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking software
Experience with National Instruments’ TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW
Experience with Digital, Analog, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design
Experience with the routine use and/or automation of commercial test and measurement equipment, i.e. Oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.
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 Eligibility
Learn More & Apply Now!
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Raytheon Information - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H26bUpq99zo
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Keywords:
test development, test equipment design, electrical engineering, software automation, RF test hardware, analog and digital testing, automatic test equipment, firmware design, project management, security clearance
