Defense Engineer Salary Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

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. 

The Test Solutions (TS) Effectors team within the Hardware Discipline Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designers using the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  TS products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TS has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment. 

Test Systems Engineering Team is seeking an Electrical Engineer on our Testability team. As a member of the Testability Engineering team, you will assist with the development of Test Requirements and master test lists for products ranging from individual CCAs up to Guidance Sections and All-Up Rounds (full missiles). You will also be tasked with performing Testability Analyses to verify adequate test coverage.

What You Will Do

• Develop test processes, test requirements, functional decompositions, interface modeling, and Embedded/Built-In Test recommendations. 

• Evaluate schematics and system testability to make design and test recommendations for fault isolation and test access.

• Collaborate across all engineering teams to define, design, and document Test Environment (TEn) capabilities and requirements with an eye towards how prime hardware should be tested at different levels.

• Manage schedules and resources to meet assigned milestones

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience.

• Experience in test systems requirements definition.

• Experience working with the Test Equipment development process, somewhere within the lifecycle, from project start-up through verification and validation of the test system.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Electrical or Computer Engineering degree or background

• Previous work experience with Systems Engineering standard views such as Block Definition Diagrams, Context Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams.

• Working knowledge of Test Systems design, development, integration, and verification activities across the product lifecycle.

• Experience performing testability analysis on circuit cards and other assemblies.

• Experience using the DSI eXpress Testability modeling software.

• Experience with use of common electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, etc.

• Experience testing/troubleshooting circuit cards or other electronics.

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.

This position is eligible for relocation.

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Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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