Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-06



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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

What You Will Do:

As a Production Test Engineer (PTE) II you’re part of a manufacturing team that supports the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.

As a PTE II you’ll validate and ensure compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. You’ll also troubleshoot and problem solve around test failures, and you’ll identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity in test processes.

Additional responsibilities may include: (use

• Troubleshooting and providing accurate rework instructions for the product hardware.
• Assisting with creating and maintaining spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan.
• Working on projects to reduce test time and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure mode, and test yields.
• Contributing to test capacity analyses and test flows.
• Maintaining changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals and system software.
• Assisting in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.
• Assisting with root cause and corrective action investigations and presenting findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans.
• Assisting with risk assessments and supporting the program’s risk register reviews.

This job is posted as ONSITE and is located at Raytheon’s facility at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and assist in developing sustaining solutions to routine technical problems
• Experience interpreting technical documentation
• Experience working on projects
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with technical writing

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. 

• 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

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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.

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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma