Principal Production Test Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Principal Production Test Engineer (PTE) to join our team at Raytheon in McKinney, TX. This is a dynamic and visible role where you will leverage your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative skills to ensure the seamless execution of test processes in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide test engineering support of the manufacturing areas.
• Interact daily with operations, quality, process/mechanical, and production control regarding most urgent immediate needs in test.
• Observe, analyze, and report test data, perform tests, and utilize various engineering drawings, manuals, and other related documentation.
• Perform a wide variety of technical efforts including process, test, troubleshoot, and repair Digital, Analog, and RF equipment.
• Disposition non-conforming material using root cause and corrective action analysis and working on corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with driving Continuous Improvement, including process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, and reduce costs using Core / Six Sigma principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage moderately sized projects and process changes in the test environment, leading cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Automation, and software engineers.
• Review system-level test data for compliance toward specifications.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to RF test methods, troubleshooting, RF microwave product testing, engineering, or manufacturing.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings to perform measurements and troubleshoot electronic equipment.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation including: Requirements, Test procedures, calibration procedures, troubleshooting guides, and factory instructions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams while maintaining budget and schedules.
• 8+ years of experience with RF measurements including: S-parameters, Noise Figure, Third order Intercept, Phase Error, Return loss, Compression, Gain, Insertion Loss, VSWR.
• 8+ years of experience with the use and functionality of Test Equipment and hardware including: Network Analyzers, Data Acquisition (DAQ), DC Power Supplies, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, Pulse Generators, Signal Generators, Attenuators, RF Amplifiers, Couplers, power dividers, RF Switches.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $108,000 - $170,000 USD/year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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.
• Opportunity to work in a company that values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

About the Company

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

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There is NO relocation assistance for this role.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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