Principle Production Test Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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.   We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Principal Production Test Engineer (PTE) to join our team. This is a dynamic and visible role where you will leverage your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative skills to ensure the seamless execution of test processes in factory environment. Production Test Engineers (PTE) are part of a manufacturing team who support the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production, and depot activities.   The PTE validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware to its technical data package requirements; supports program schedule and cost goals; performs troubleshooting, data analysis, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and problem solving of test failures; and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, yields, test time, defect reduction, and test capacity. The PTE serves as the primary authority for the Test Equipment (TE) and, ensuring that all actions and modifications to the TE are appropriate and aligned with operational requirements. They are required to understand how the TE and prime hardware being tested function and interact.  As a PTE you will be responsible for optimizing the forward and reverse test flow processes, maintaining test-related documentation, and factory instructions.  You will play a key role in ensuring rigorous testing processes and delivering high-quality to our end customers. What You Will Do: Provide test engineering support of the manufacturing areas. Interact daily with operations, quality, process/mechanical, and production control (PC) regarding most urgent immediate needs in test. Observe, analyze, and report test data, perform tests and utilize various engineering drawings, manuals, and other related documentation Perform a wide variety of technical efforts including process, test, troubleshoot, and repair Digital, Analog and RF equipment Dispositioning non-conforming material using root cause and corrective action analysis and working on corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence Assisting with driving Continuous Improvement, including process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate and reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using Core / Six Sigma principles and data driven decision making Manage moderately sized projects and processes changes in the test environment, leading cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Automation, and software engineers Review system level test data for compliance toward specifications Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience Minimum 5 years experience related to RF test methods, troubleshooting, RF microwave product testing, engineering or manufacturing Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering Experience reading and interpreting drawings to perform measurements and troubleshoot electronic equipment; Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation including: Requirements, Test procedures, calibration procedures, troubleshooting guides, and factory instructions Experience leading cross functional teams while maintaining budget and schedules 8+ years experience with RF measurements including: S-parameters, Noise Figure, Third order Intercept, Phase Error, Return loss, Compression, Gain, Insertion Loss, VSWR 8+ years experience with the use and functionality of Test Equipment and hardware including: Network Analyzers, Data Acquisition (DAQ), DC Power Supplies, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, Pulse Generators, Signal Generators, Attenuators, RF Amplifiers, Couplers, power dividers, RF Switches 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. Learn More & Apply Now! There is NO relocation assistance for this role 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. Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm   As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of