Part Time Aerospace Optics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-06-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7
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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.
Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:

• Ability to work Part-time, 16 hours a week on a schedule that meets program/project & management needs
• Develop and maintain EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) remote sensing systems.
• Responsible for supporting the full product development lifecycle.
• Develop new functionality and optimize current imaging capabilities.
• Drive project direction and completion, within budget and on schedule.
• Develop algorithms in MATLAB or ENVI/IDL.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of prior work experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• 2+ years of Image science or related work experience
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoW) Electro-Optical (EO) sensors.
• Experience with a prototyping language (e.g., MATLAB, ENVI/IDL (Interactive Data Language), etc.).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and transferrable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Image Science, Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related major.
• Experience with image processing chains.
• Experience with geo-accuracy.
• Experience with Earth remote sensing from satellite or airborne platforms.

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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.
Clearance Information: This position requires 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: 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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