Test & Validation Engineer; Metrology

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US-AZ-TUCSON-811A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811A (External Site) time type:
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March 11, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** US-AZ-TUCSON-811A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811A (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:
** Active and existing security clearance required on 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 is seeking a highly motivated optical engineer that can work individually or on engineering teams developing optical, radiometric, and laser calibration methods, processes, and capabilities; analyzing measurement systems and error sources; and contributing to continuous improvement of calibration processes in the Metrology Department. Works autonomously with limited oversight.  Work to influence parties within and outside work areas at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
** What You will Do
** Develop optical, radiometric, and laser calibration methods, processes, and capabilities

Provide technical support to technicians calibrating and maintaining optical, radiometric, and laser test equipment and test systems

Help lead collaboration efforts with engineering, operations and management to improve test equipment configuration, quality, repeatability, and measurement traceability.

Develop written calibration procedures, calibration laboratory methods, processes, and capabilities

Develop automated calibration procedures using various programing languages for measuring and test equipment.

Develop measurement data analysis tools and perform data analysis of optical, radiometric, and laser measurement data Create uncertainty analyses for calibration procedures
** Qualifications You Must Have
** Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
2 years of technical/engineering experience in a design, manufacturing, and/or engineering environment.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF).  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.
** Qualifications We Prefer
** Problem solving, good oral and written communication, and ability to work well in a dynamic environment

Experience with interpretation of electrical schematics

Experience in the field of Metrology calibrations and experience with Optics, Radiometry, and Lasers Hands-on optical, electrical, and mechanical aptitude

Basic understanding and application of ISO 17025:2017 and ANSI/NSCL Z540

Familiarity with software development in BASIC, LabVIEW, C, or Python Basic understanding of uncertainty analysis and statistical process control

Basic knowledge of calibration quality standards.

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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.
*** As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure…