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Sr. Production Test Engineer - 2nd Shift

Raytheon Alabama, United States

hybridfull-time

Salary: $86,800 - $165,200 / year

Posted Feb 18, 2026

Role & seniority: Sr. Production Test Engineer (PTE); onsite, 2nd shift, Huntsville, AL

Stack/tools: manufacturing test equipment; test equipment obsolescence planning; technical data package (drawings, test instructions, manuals, software); basis of estimates (BOE); data analysis; hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting; root cause Investigation and corrective actions

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Create/maintain program test equipment obsolescence plan and overall test equipment capacity plan

  • Support PTEs to reduce test time, investigate trends/failure modes, and improve test processes

  • Lead root cause/corrective action investigations, risk assessments, and project work; manage changes to test hardware and documentation

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM and ≥5 years relevant manufacturing/production experience

  • Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S. government clearance; ATF access requirement

  • Experience in manufacturing/test environments; hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting

  • Technical writing, data analysis, strong interpersonal and communication skills; multitasking in fast-paced settings

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience interpreting technical documentation; developing sustaining solutions to technical problems

  • Prior experience with test flows, capacity analysis, and problem trend analysis

Location & work type: Onsite role at Raytheon Huntsville, AL facility; 2nd shift; U.S. government security clearanc

Full Description

Date Posted

  • 2026-02-17

Country

  • United States of America

Location

  • US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 7745 Eagle Rd EAGLE

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 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.

What You Will Do

  • As a Sr. Production Test Engineer (PTE) you’ll support both the manufacturing test teams and the program they are assigned to support across all make centers where testing is performed and you’ll cover all phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production, depot activities and end of contract equipment closeout and dispositioning.
  • In this role, you’ll support creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence and you’ll ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.

Responsibilities to anticipate

  • Creation and maintenance of the program test equipment obsolescence plan.
  • Overall capacity plan for test equipment.
  • Supporting make center PTE’s to reduce test time, improve the test process through preliminary investigation and problem resolution of trends, failure modes and test yields.
  • Developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis.
  • Maintaining changes to the test equipment technical data package including drawings, test instructions, test position manuals and system software.
  • Assisting in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.
  • Leading root cause and corrective action investigations and presenting findings.
  • Performing risk assessments and supporting program risk register reviews.
  • Leading projects.
  • This is a 2nd Shift Job.
  • This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Huntsville, AL facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
  • Experience working in a manufacturing production environment
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
  • Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with interpretation of technical documentation
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting
  • Experience with technical writing
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems
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  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: 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.
  • 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

This position is an onsite role – Huntsville, AL: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location We Are RTX We Are RTX - YouTube #LI-ONSITE 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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