Test Systems Engineer II (onsite Fort Wayne, IN)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Systems Engineer II to join our Test Solutions Center (TSC) directorate in Fort Wayne, IN. Test Solutions is a multi-disciplined organization responsible for contributing to the development of test system solutions for all Raytheon products. Typical teamwork involves designing and developing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, and test software automation to develop a test system for every Raytheon product including both lab engineering and factory production test systems.

As a Test Systems Engineer II, you will be responsible for the development and integration of test solutions across a variety of products and across different parts of the product life cycle. You will exercise and grow hardware and software skills through the design of test stations, interface test adapters, and test cables coupled with the development of automated test software to exercise test equipment and control the products under test. You will interface regularly with product systems, software, and hardware development teams giving you a robust understanding of how our products work. Your test solutions will be critical to the production of our products and ensure they will meet mission objectives when needed.

The department prides itself on providing a sense of community and cross section support with weekly leadership calls to share current flow down, status, and issues. Our preferred approach is behaving as servant leaders while being decisive and firm in resolving issues and barriers for the team and ultimately the programs we support.

This position is 100% onsite in Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in manufacturing and service environments
• Design test hardware, develop automated test software, and integrate the overall test solution with the end product
• Interface with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams
• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management, and customers.
• Document test solutions through drawings, procedures, and other formal documentation, Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

• Experience reading schematics and troubleshooting hardware
• Experience writing software and debugging code
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with systems integration and test
• Experience with NI Development Suite including LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, and TestStand
• Experience with C, C++, and C# programming languages
• Experience developing and maintaining Graphical User Interface (GUI) and/or Test Program Set (TPS) or equivalent test software
• Experience in hardware design including cables, interface test adapters, and simple circuit card assemblies
• Experience working with test equipment including power supplies, electronic loads, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
• Experience with RF technology across Communications, Sensors, and Radar systems
• Experience working in a cross-discipline team
• Experience conveying technical information clearly through written and verbal mediums, Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience. Practical knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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., 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.