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Production Test Engineering II (2nd Shift)

Raytheon Tucson, Arizona, United States

hybridfull-time

Salary: $68,900 - $131,100 / year

Posted Feb 24, 2026Apply by Mar 3, 2026

Role & seniority: Production Test Engineer (PTE); mid-level manufacturing-focused role with project leadership responsibilities.

Stack/tools: manufacturing/test equipment; test data packages (drawings, test instructions, position manuals, system software); Basis of Estimates (BOE); fault trees/knowledge point plans; test flow and capacity analysis; obsolescence planning.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, provide rework instructions, and diagnose product hardware and test faults.

  • Create/maintain spare parts and test equipment obsolescence plans; develop BOEs for capacity/capability upgrades.

  • Lead projects to reduce test time, improve yields/capacity, perform root-cause investigations, and maintain risk analyses.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain ATF access; U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

  • Strong problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Hands-on hardware integration/troubleshooting; experience interpreting technical docs; project execution and data analysis; mentoring/leading others; strong interpersonal skills.

  • Location & work type: Tucson, AZ (US-AZ-TUCSON); onsite; second shift. Security clearance: ability to obtain interim DoD secret clearance; prior/active clearance preferred.

Full Description

Date Posted: 2026-02-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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. Production Test Engineers (PTE) are part of a manufacturing team who support the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities. PTE validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. Performs troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures. Identifies opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. What You Will Do Troubleshoots and provides accurate rework instructions for the product hardware. Creation and maintenance of spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan. Creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities and equipment obsolescence. Leads projects to reduce test time, improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields. Develop test flows and contribute to test capacity analysis. Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software. Assist in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment. Lead root cause and corrective action investigations and present findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans. Performs risk assessments and supports the programs risk register reviews. Leads projects and is responsible for execution. This will be a 2nd shift position. Qualifications You Must Have Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Experience in Manufacturing environment Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF). Qualifications We Prefer Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting Experience with technical writing Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Ability to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems Ability to lead and mentor newer PTE's Experience with interpretation of technical documentation Experience with project execution Experience with data analysis 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. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. 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 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. 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.

TroubleshootingRework InstructionsSpares CreationTest Equipment Obsolescence PlanningBasis of Estimates CreationTest Time ReductionProcess ImprovementData AnalysisTest Flow DevelopmentCapacity AnalysisTechnical Data Package MaintenanceFault IsolationRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action InvestigationsRisk AssessmentProject Executionmulti-location

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