Principal Test and Validation Engineer - Houston Texas

Company: Raytheon Careers
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 06/28/2024

AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA*Position Role Type:*
OnsiteAt 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. Test and Validation Engineers Provide technical test support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. They participate in test requirements development, design for manufacturing test activities, manufacturing test process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility for test. They leverage technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing plan and influence technical program decisions to support the overall program value stream.
*Acting as the manufacturing test authority within the program
Applying manufacturing test engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to optimize and mature the manufacturing test strategy
Leveraging knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs through transition to production
Providing technical input and peer review to test equipment designs and design changes
Develop and 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
Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers
Leading and coordinating projects, efforts and improvements across the extended value streams using CORE principles
Mentoring, coaching, and training other Manufacturing Design Test Engineers, and/or Production Test Engineers.
*Typically requires a Bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience within a manufacturing environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
S. government issued security clearance is required. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

*Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements
Experience developing test flows and contributing to test capacity analysis
Experience with data analysis
Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments and support the programs risk register reviews
Experience with technical writing
Experience leading teams or projects
Experience teaching, training and/or mentoring manufacturing test systems and processes to junior engineers
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)
Current DoD security clearance (secret)
Experience with processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)
Understanding of the project management lifecycle
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.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.*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.*
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