Product Test Engineer

Production Test EngineerThe Production Test Engineer (PTE) is part of a manufacturing team who supports the test process though one or more phases of the product lifecycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production, and depot activities. PTE validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. Performs troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures. Identifies opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields and capacity. PTE's also support creating Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence. The PTE assures compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. The PTE leads projects to reduce testing, improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. The PTE drives manufacturing changes through process change board and supports engineering configuration changes at configuration change board. The PTE is responsible to validate all changes by conducting the prove in validation process after the change is completed. The 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 DoTroubleshoots and provides accurate rework instructions for the product hardware.Creation and maintenance of spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan.Creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence.Leads projects to reduce test time, improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields.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, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans.Performs risk assessments and supports the programs risk register reviews.Leads projects and is responsible for execution.Qualifications You Must Have 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 with electrical/electronic testingThe ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.Qualifications We Prefer Experience with interpretation of technical documentationExperience with project executionExperience with data analysisExperience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshootingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThis position is relocation eligible. 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.