Date Posted:
2026-04-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MS-FOREST-431 19859 Hwy 80 BLDG 431
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 RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
Raytheon Technologies is the provider of state-of-the-art radar systems that provide the war fighter with the most accurate and timely information available for the network-centric battlefield. The Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) organization is seeking committed engineering leaders who are passionate about delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions for the warfighter.
This highly dynamic environment requires both speed and efficiency in addition to maintaining product quality and functionality. If you’re self-motivated, detail oriented, and enjoy using your strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team then this may be the perfect job for you!
As an Integrated Test Team (ITT) Test Lead you’re responsible for System Integration Location (SIL) integration and acceptance testing of the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) in one of the two Forest Mississippi RF test ranges.
Responsibilities will include the following:
- Oversight of all production SIL execution efforts comprised of system integration, system acceptance test and sell-off to the customer.
- Implementation of failure tracking/resolution, data trend analysis, test optimization, test time reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior test engineers and technicians on SIL execution and career development.
- Work closely with the ITT SIL Manager and other AAS subject matter experts to ensure flawless technical execution and ensure that the product is meeting the company’s commitments and achieving customer satisfaction.
This role will require partnering with the Customer and internal functional organizations; such as engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and administrative functions to achieve the required performance. This is a high visibility role that is critical to the success of the AAS Production Program.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Accountability for daily SIL production test operations, failure tracking and resolution and achieving SIL test duration allocation
- Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for ITT test failures
- Interfacing with Operations and other IPTLs for hardware and support
- Ensuring Configuration Control of ITT artifacts (hardware, test procedures, test software/tools, etc.)
- Proactive test optimization and continuous improvement
- Providing reports and status as required to program management, engineering, and the Customer
- Providing technical leadership and collaborating with both internal and external ITT entities
- Interfacing with program management and the Customer on technical issues
Ability to travel up to 20% to RTX, vendor, and/or customer sites
This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.
**Qualifications You Must Have: **
- Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in Electrical, RF, or other related field
- Experience with radar systems testing
Qualifications We Prefer
- Strong advocate for process improvement and ability to develop plans to demonstrate continuous improvement out-of-phase defects and reduction in product variability using statistical methodologies
- Experience employing and executing the RCCA process to correct technical issues
- Leadership skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams to foster improvements in established processes across all program areas to ensure predictable, quick reaction results.
- Demonstrated concise communication skills, written and verbal
- Proactive mentality to aggressively engage on issues and expedite resolution
- High level of proficiency with MS Office and Project tools, comprehension of Manufacturing Requirements, Planning, CMES and PRISM
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.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
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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.
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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State
This position is an onsite role – Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location
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The salary range for this role is 78,200 USD - 148,600 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.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.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.
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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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