Principal Environmental Test Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-930 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ ETF 930 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 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Environmental Test (ET) is an engineering organization that supports all programs across Raytheon. The ET organization provides testing capability for every phase of the product life cycle from prototype to production. Environmental testing includes mechanical shock, electrodynamic vibration, salt fog, climatic environments such as temperature, altitude, and humidity, high temperature quartz lamp testing, structural testing, test fixture design, and custom instrumentation installations and data acquisition support. Environmental Test is seeking a Principal Environmental Test Engineer with experience in the field of vibration testing and/or structural load testing for product development. The Test Principal Environmental Test Engineer is responsible for executing a variety of tests while collaborating in an integrated product (IP) team environment with fellow ET Test Engineers, ET Support Technicians, and internal engineering customers. The Environmental Test Engineer will work within the IP team to develop the best methods for implementing tests to meet customer requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the test including test design and setup, equipment control and monitoring, and data collection and analysis. The Environmental Test Engineer is responsible for performing troubleshooting and adjustment of both the equipment and test setup when technical issues arise. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do: Consult and provide testing guidance to internal program customers and verify their proposed testing will meet the intended requirements. Write test plans and procedures that meet the requirements and safety of testing requested by internal program customers as well as review plans and procedures written by others. Also create schedules and budgets for all testing. Oversee and personally conduct environmental testing to validate models for the purposes of new product qualification, production acceptance, flight test clearance, engineering evaluations, and failure investigations. Implement engineering best practices to ensure testing is performed accurately, on schedule, and within allowed budget. Analyze test data real time and posttest to validate requirements have been met in accordance with requirements. Communicate status of ongoing testing efforts with ET leadership and internal program customers. Design, model, and analyze vibration and structural test fixtures using CREO Parametric and Ansys Workbench. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/ regulations. 5 years of experience working in a product development lab with vibration shaker systems and/or with instrumentation (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, etc…) and data acquisition systems (Dewetron, DeweSoft, LabView, Agilent/Keysight, Benchlink, Somat, etc…). Qualifications We Prefer: An active and transferable DoD Secret or TS/SSBI clearance. An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Experience developing and evaluating requirements and being able to evaluate test issues and define solutions Experience with solid modeling and analysis software applications. High situational awareness and ability to effectively work multiple projects simultaneously. 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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is available. Benefits: 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 Holidays Incentive Compensation: Annual short-term incentive compensation programs Annual long-term incentive compensation programs 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. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon