Principal Test Development Engineer - Onsite Tewksbury, MA at Raytheon summary:
The Principal Test Development Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of advanced test equipment and architectures for manufacturing and operational use within defense programs. Responsibilities include hardware, software, and firmware test system development across analog, digital, RF, and high-power domains, as well as managing technical teams and collaborating with cross-functional groups to ensure efficient production readiness. The role requires security clearance, extensive engineering experience, and leadership in test solution lifecycle management from concept through manufacturing deployment.
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 Principal 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.
What You Will Do
Work with internal and external partners on the design and deployment of complex factory test systems
Lead development of test hardware, software, and/or firmware through its development cycle, from requirements definition through deployment at manufacturing or customer facilities. These test capabilities may span disciplines (Power, RF, Analog, Digital) and domains (hardware, software, firmware)
Work with Prime Engineering, Production, and Operations teams early in development cycle to identify capability and capacity needs for manufacturing test and ensure smooth deployment to manufacturing facilities
Actively identify test readiness issues and optimizations through the development lifecycle
Lead medium-to-large sized teams to meet project budget, schedule, and performance commitments
Provide technical leadership to employees in support of their specific work assignments
Engage in personal technical growth and encourage technical growth in peers and junior engineers through mentoring activities
Prepare and clearly present project status to functional and program leadership
Understand and report financial & earned value status for monthly reporting cycle
Proactively manage and mitigate Risks and Opportunities
Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging, both independently and in collaboration with design engineering teams
Contribute to cost, schedule, and technical solutions for bid and proposal development
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience
Experience in an engineering design and development environment with at least four (4) years of direct experience with Test Equipment design and development tasks
Experience leading technical teams and projects
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
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira/Confluence, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking software
Experience with decision-making and problem-solving skills
Experience with National Instruments’ TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW
Digital, and/or Analog, and/or RF, and/or power supply test hardware design experience
Experience with 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.
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Raytheon will sponsor clearance. Interim Secret Clearance required prior to start.
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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
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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.
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Keywords:
test equipment design, test automation, electrical engineering, firmware development, analog and digital testing, RF testing, manufacturing test systems, security clearance, defense industry, project leadership
