Technician - Acoustic Sensor Build​/Test

Position Overview

Engineering Services Staff Technician – On‑site, Portsmouth, RI (RE: Raytheon)

Raytheon Hardware Engineering Organization, Undersea & Electronics Systems Department.

Full‑time role performing in‑water acoustic sensor testing, rigging, fabrication, and facility maintenance. Requires ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

• Work under moderate supervision with acoustic engineers to perform in‑water acoustic sensor testing at the acoustic test facility.
• Rig and fixture acoustic sensors; configure test equipment for in‑water test events.
• Perform crane operations to rig and position engineering test articles and hydrophones/projectors within the test facility.
• Build and execute in‑process testing of acoustic sensors, including fine‑pitch soldering, adhesive/chemical work, manufacturing tooling, curing cycles, fiber optics and general mechanical work.
• Co‑ordinate with facilities personnel to ensure day‑to‑day operation of test tank equipment, such as water filtration, overhead cranes and plumbing systems.
• Ensure all work in the test facility complies with lab operating procedures and company policy.
• Work independently and meet commitments for identified schedule, financial and technical goals.
• Assimilate data packages for tested devices and make them available for engineering personnel.
• Provide written communications of work accomplished and any pertinent issues to designated managerial and subject‑matter experts.

• AA/AS or equivalent 2‑year post‑high‑school training with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing technician work in an engineering and/or production test environment.
• Experience using typical benchtop electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, impedance analyzers, amplifiers).
• Experience with adhesive bonding, chemical mixing, encapsulation, paint application, chromate touch‑up, vapor degreasing, die grinding, sanding, mechanical press, oven curing, vacuum bagging, vacuum chambers, micro/grit‑blast, fiber optic splicing.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

• Existing U.S. government‑issued security clearance at the Top‑Secret level.
• Experience with in‑water acoustic sensor builds, processes and/or testing.
• Overhead crane license issued by RI and/or MA and experience operating and rigging cranes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve difficult problems as part of a multi‑discipline team.
• Ability to read and execute instructions from technical documents and seek clarifications when needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for technical, non‑technical and management audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience using standard mechanics tooling for mechanical assembly.

• Values‑based culture focused on Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.
• On‑site employment; primarily onsite work for production and maintenance positions.
• Competitive salary range $53,100–$100,900 USD; factors include role, function, experience, location and skills.
• Benefits: 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; eligibility varies by unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on performance and agreement.

Applicants may be asked to attend select interview steps in‑person at an office location.

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.

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