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... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

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Provo, UT · On-site

$131K - $160K/yr

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... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

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Orlando, FL · On-site

$129K - $158K/yr

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Tucson, AZ · On-site

$131K - $160K/yr

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Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$129K - $157K/yr

... Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience. If you enjoy ... At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for fresh electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Fresh Electrical Engineers are recent graduates who have earned a degree in electrical engineering and are beginning their professional careers. They typically have foundational knowledge in designing, developing, and testing electrical systems and equipment. These engineers may assist in projects involving power generation, electronics, telecommunications, or control systems. Their roles often include supporting senior engineers, learning industry standards, and applying theoretical concepts to real-world problems as they gain experience.

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CertificationsOptional engineering licenses or certificationsTechnical certifications and safety training

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Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

Raytheon

Tucson, AZ

$124K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


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9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 515 rated manufacturers


Job description

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

This position is for a Principal Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience.  If you enjoy working in hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Equipment Engineering Team Directorate is interested in hearing from you.

This position is 100% on site in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

At Raytheon, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trail blaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.


The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test solutions for all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test.

We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.  Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all Raytheon products.  These core activities may be performed for both lab engineering and factory production test systems.  The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will be responsible for helping to maintain the technical, cost and schedule aspects of their assigned projects. They will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products.

Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

  • Design, development, and integrate Raytheon products within TEE in multidiscipline engineering teams

  • Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design and analysis

  • Contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development, and responsible for performing technical, cost and schedule management of assigned projects

  • Act, either as a part of the team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products 

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and five (5) years of relevant experience

  • 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.

  • Experience with electrical engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and test

  • Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic

  • Experience with commonly used test equipment including but not limited to: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, Power Meters

  • Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

  • Ability to provide technical leadership in a multidiscipline team environment

  • Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design

  • Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnect

  • Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software

  • Self-starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlines

  • Experience working in a team environment

  • Proficient technical writing and formal presentation experience

  • Ability to lead single- or multi-discipline teams of engineers

  • Project management experience

  • Bid and proposal experience

  • Knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques

  • Experience with developing and implementing programming languages

  • Utilize existing designs as a starting point to interface with new units under test (UUTs) and UUT configurations when necessary

  • Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis

  • Knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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