Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-ONTARIO-R27 ~ 1120 S Vineyard Ave ~ BLDG R27

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 Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT) to join our Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This role oversees RMT electrical engineering in support of RTX flight test programs and works closely with using program engineering and technical leads. This role is responsible for RMT electrical system integrity and resolving technical challenges to enable successful flight test execution. This role supports the RMT Chief Engineer in daily contact with multiple functions to provide technical leadership, guidance, and customer interface. The role also leads working groups, presentations, task progress updates, and technical meetings with contractors and personnel to provide our customers with system solutions. This is an on site role. This position can be based under FTO in El Segundo, CA or at our R27 hangar in Ontario, CA and includes occasional travel to Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for RMT electrical modification, cable design, procurement, test systems electrical integration, and approval processes for flight test execution

• Electrical requirements development and unit/module procedures for Special Test Equipment (STE)

• Oversight of electrical hardware integration and system verification for flight test integration, test, and sell-off

• Lead electrical point of contact for FTO flight test engineering

• Support aircraft modification readiness evaluations and coordinate customer airworthiness audits.

• Perform and oversee Electrical Load Analysis in support of aircraft and test systems integration.

• Support Integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operations activities to meet RTX flight test program milestones.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior experience

• Experience decomposing specifications to system performance, interface, I&T, and V&V requirements

• Experience with Integration and Test procedures; troubleshooting lab and system/software/HW stability issues

• Prior experience with RMT electrical modification, cable design, procurement or electrical integration test systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Expertise in flight test electrical systems, system architectures, and with complex system troubleshooting

• Expertise in flight test systems design, integration, test, verification and validation, and Special Test Equipment

• Top Secret Security Clearance

• Experience working classified and SAP programs

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!

• 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 hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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