Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

Date Posted:
2026-05-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-KY-LOUISVILLE-102 ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ STRAWBERRY
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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

This position is for a Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 8 years of professional experience. If you enjoy working in hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Equipment Engineering Team Directorate is interested in hearing from you.

This position is 100% on site in Louisville, Kentucky.

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 Shipboard Effectors Department is currently searching for a Principal Electrical Test Engineer to work on a multi-discipline team to support the production of Shipboard Effectors products and subsystems located in Louisville, KY .

This Principal Test Engineer position is focused on providing on-site factory support of test systems to support weapon system product development and deliveries. The selected candidate will troubleshoot and diagnose problems or recommend improvements to our test equipment and work with a multidisciplined team to implement the solutions in an integrated development environment specified by the factory solutions and the TEE organization.

This is an onsite role with regular support required in a production facility.

What You Will Do

• Lead the troubleshoot of hardware and test equipment instrumentation
• Engage with suppliers for hardware/software development, design reviews, qualification activities, and factory acceptance tests
• Prioritize and handle several engineering tasks concurrently
• Interact and engage with Functional, Engineering, Operations PTEs, and Program leaders to support factory priorities
• Provide status and technical updates to program management, chief engineers, customers, and other key stakeholders
• Maintain an IPT project tracking system

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and five (5) years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and test
• Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• Experience working in a production environment and collaborating with factory teams
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to provide technical leadership in a multidiscipline team environment
• Familiarity with Military Systems and Military Test Standards
• Familiarity with the Test Equipment development, including a working understanding of the TEE One Page Process
• Experience with commonly used engineering design and analysis tools including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic, Creo Parametric
• Experience with programming languages including but not limited to ATEasy, C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic
• Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software
• Experience leading the integration of analog, digital, and mechanical system designs
• Self-starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
• Introduction or experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
• Written and interpersonal communication skills

What We Offer
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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