Sr. Principal Test and Validation Engineer - HWIC

Date Posted: 2026-06-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG 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 At RTX, the world's 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. In this position, you will provide support to the production floor of the Hardware Integration Center (HWIC) in a prominent and highly visible test engineering capacity. This role is ideal for someone seeking a challenging opportunity to enhance their technical skill set with a focus on testing highly sophisticated radar and communication systems. You will leverage your expertise to develop, test, modify, and implement solutions through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, while providing technical guidance for the testing and troubleshooting of complex radar and communication shelter systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology that plays a critical role in advancing the mission of RTX. What You Will Do Support a fluid production environment in a test engineering role. Troubleshoot complex radar and communication shelter level issues on the production floor. Work from schematics and drawings to understand RF faults and troubleshoot utilizing common test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Power Meter’s and Spectrum Analyzer’s. Perform root cause analysis on systemic radar issues and flow back to feeder areas and/or suppliers to help in the troubleshooting of failed subassemblies. Work diligently with union technicians on a daily basis throughout the test process. Interact daily with operations, quality, process/mechanical, and production control (PC) regarding most urgent immediate needs in test. Review system level test data for compliance toward specifications. Interact with maintenance/test department to keep test stations fully functional. Develop/update factory test procedures as needed. Overtime (paid) may be required on an as needed basis. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience. (6) years of integration, test, or troubleshooting 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. Qualifications We Prefer Prior experience testing complex radar systems is highly desirable Demonstrated ability to interpret failing test data and navigate schematic diagrams to diagnose fault modes. Ability to understand radar systems technology in the areas of test and analysis. Strong working knowledge of RF test equipment. Experience preparing and executing factory test procedures. 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 assistance is not available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.