Production Test Engineer I

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AR-CAMDEN-H105 ~ 10 Wilson Rd E ~ BLDG H105, Highland Industrial Park

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

What You Will Do:

At Raytheon, Production Test Engineers (PTE) are part of a manufacturing team supporting the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.  

As a PTE I, you’ll be involved with validating and ensuring compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.  You’ll also assist with troubleshooting and problem solving test failures and identifying opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity.  

Additional responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting with validation of new or modified test equipment for production use.  
• Helping to ensure that the operation of test equipment and associated work instructions are accurate and that test equipment and software meet the test requirements specified for the product.  
• Monitoring and improving the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields. 
• Participating in preliminary investigation of problem resolution.  
• Developing test flows and contribute to test capacity analysis.  
• Maintaining changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software.  
• Assisting in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.  
• Participating in root cause and corrective action investigations and present findings.  
• Available to cover additional shifts including some weekend work

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s East Camden, AR facility.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of advanced electronics/electrical engineering, or basic mechanical engineering, or basic computer programming
• Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting  
• Experience with technical writing and/or interpreting technical documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment   
• Experience/education with project execution  
• Experience with data analysis  

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.

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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 ability to obtain 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

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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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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