Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 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. This position is 100% on site in Huntsville, AL Job Summary: This position is for a Principal Design Engineer - Test. If you enjoy working with hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) is interested in hearing from you. The Test Solutions (TS) Effectors Center (TSEC) within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multidiscipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on designers using the latest technology and tools and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in factories and production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TS has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment. This Principal Engineer position is focused on supporting and driving the design, development, integration, and maintenance of electronics as a part of on-site factory support of test systems to support weapon system product development and deliveries. The selected candidate will support and drive the development of electrical designs, Interconnect designs, electrical system analysis and integrated development environment specified by the factory solutions and the TSEC organization. This position will be supporting any or all of the following products: The SM‑6 missile is designed to provide capability combining anti-air warfare, terminal ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface warfare in a single weapon system. The SM3-IIA and SM3-IB missiles are kill vehicles designed to develop and deploy a layered defense system to protect against ballistic missile threats. What You Will Do: Prioritize and handle several engineering tasks concurrently Lead small teams of Electrical Hardware design engineers in support of complex cabling, test chassis or test system solutions Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design and analysis Lead the troubleshoot of hardware and test equipment instrumentation in Factory Test Platform solutions Work and coach/lead in a multidiscipline engineering team environment  Interact and engage with Engineering, Operations PTEs, and program personnel to support factory readiness and robustness  Support the development and derivation of requirements for hardware and electrical products Qualifications You Must Have:  Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience with electrical engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and test Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics 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:  Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic Experience in factory/laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters) Experience developing Production Test Equipment in an Automation environment Introduction or experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques Introduction or experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422 Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnect Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software Working understanding of the TEE One Page Process.  Introduction or experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub What We Offer: A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?   This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and qualifies for relocation assistance. Learn More & Apply Now: Onsite: E