Raytheon Vision System - Test Engineer, 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) Systems Integration and Test Department is seeking an experienced Senior Test & Integration System Engineer with expertise in airborne electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) surveillance and targeting sensor systems.
This is a 3rd shift, onsite role in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:

• You will support integration, verification and validation (IV&V), design verification testing (DVT), and production testing to support the delivery of EO/IR Focal Plane Array Sensor Systems.
• You will develop test plans and execute product test activities in support of engineering and production builds.
• You will support the Test Architect in the development and execution of the test architecture from bid through production, contribute to the test system design, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve these goals.
• You will collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to enable efficient product flow, provide actionable metrics, minimize cycle time, and maximize yield.
• Provide reliable coverage and presence during required 3rd‑shift schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in airborne and/or space EO/IR system test
• Experience in integration verification, validation testing and/or product transition to production.
• Experience with integrating firmware, software and hardware.
• Experience with programming in LABVIEW and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to work a fixed 3rd‑shift schedule (start times between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in test methodology within sensors to include optical performance, analysis, and test verification for EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor systems and/or relatable experience in development and/or production program
• Experience developing and, or executing factory test plans, procedures, and equipment to support an EO/IR Focal Plane Array sensor system and ROICs
• Prior experience with ROIC wafer probing, fabrication, integration, verification, and validation for a complex EO/IR system.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and be able to effectively communicate with Test Management, IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and customers.
• Experience with use of basic laboratory equipment; power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters.

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.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

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.
• Goleta, CA:
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