SkillBridge Environmental Test Technical Support Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ889: RMS AP BldgEast Hermans Road Building 930 Tucson AZ 85706 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

The Environmental Test (ET) organization is an engineering organization that supports all programs across Raytheon. The ET organization provides testing capability for every phase of the product life cycle from prototype to production. Environmental testing includes mechanical shock electrodynamic vibration salt fog climatic environments such as temperature altitude and humidity high temperature quartz lamp testing structural testing test fixture design and custom instrumentation installations and data acquisition support.

Environmental Test is seeking a Technical Support Engineer in the field of environmental testing. The Technical Support Engineer is responsible for executing a variety of environmental tests while collaborating in an integrated product (IP) team environment with Test Engineers other Support Engineers and internal engineering customers. The Technical Support Engineer will work within the IP team to implement tests to meet customer requirements and is responsible for test setup equipment control and monitoring data collection and data verification. The Technical Support Engineer is responsible for performing troubleshooting and adjustment of both the test equipment and test setup when technical issues arise. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson AZ.

Raytheon is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4 in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location

What You Will Do

• Perform set-up and operation of mechanical shock test and electrodynamic vibration test systems.
• Perform set-up and operation of climatic environmental chambers in support of testing for temperature altitude and humidity and highly accelerated life tests.
• Perform set-up and programming of all control and data acquisition systems as well as the placement and operation of all instrumentation signal conditioning and data acquisition systems.
• Perform the execution of various vibration test methods including random sine shock sine-on-random random-on-random and drop shock as defined in Mil-Std-810.
• Collect thermal vibration and shock test data and verify for accuracy.
• Safeguarding of classified/proprietary material hardware and documentation.
• Ability to work in closed/proprietary/classified areas.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Previous work experience setting up and troubleshooting either mechanical hardware electrical instruments or computer systems
• Hands on experience using basic hand and power tools such as soldering iron torque wrenches or electronic test equipment
• Technical writing experience with test plans or reports
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in related field of Engineering Technology
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting signal conditioners and data acquisition system hardware and software such as Dewetron Dewesoft LabView Agilent/Keysight Benchlink Somat or equivalent
• Experience working with commercial environmental test equipment to include vibration test systems and thermal chambers
• Experience working with vibration control systems and software such as UD APEX Vibration Research LMS Crystal Instruments or equivalent

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

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.

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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 companys 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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