Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

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. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling — to help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression. With more than 100 years of engineering excellence, we solve complex, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Effectors Optics Department is seeking a Principal Electro‑Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across a diverse portfolio of EO products. This position is central to the successful integration and validation of electro‑optical systems. It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. Location: Tucson, AZ, 801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG 801 (External Site) Status: Onsite. U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance required prior to start date. What You Will Do Lead optical and electro‑mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems. Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies. Develop and execute system‑level test plans for development and production programs. Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools. Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root‑cause investigations. Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment. Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level. Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement. Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. 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 or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience. Experience in electro‑optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test. Experience with system‑level integration and verification of complex hardware. Experience with test data analysis and interpretation. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline. Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi‑spectral). Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation. Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems. Hands‑on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test set‑ups. Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production. What We Offer A robust total rewards package with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs; parental (including paternal) leave; flexible work schedules; achievement awards; educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Values that 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 available. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and coverage by collective‑bargaining agreements. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit