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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. 

Raytheon Sensor Test Solutions (STS) is actively seeking an onsite Electrical Prototyping Fabrication Technician to join the Test Equipment Engineering Directorate in Tucson, Arizona.

The Test Equipment Engineering Directorate (TEE) includes all engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test on every Raytheon product. Our engineers are responsible for each element of the development lifecycle for test including test requirements, test system design, flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, computer-in-the-loop, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations for manned and unmanned vehicles, environmental testing, environmental characterization and engineering laboratory management. 

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.

Electrical Prototyping Fabrication Technicians work in an engineering environment to co-develop engineering hardware in accordance with customer and internal requirements, as well as industry standards. Candidates will collaborate with multi-disciplined design teams across multiple projects to bring design concepts to fruition, providing rapid engineering, fabrication and prototyping solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle.  

This position is 100% ONSITE in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Fabricate, maintain, modify, and repair complex prototype electrical assemblies

• Rely on extensive experience to interpret drawings, schematics, 3D models, written notes, and specifications

• Lead other technicians in the layout and fitment of electrical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical, and mechanical assemblies

• Adapt methods and procedures to test, analyze, and troubleshoot new hardware

• Apply advanced skills to test, inspect, and prove-in complex prototype electrical assemblies

• Lead in electrical/mechanical engineering drawing peer reviews to validate engineering design specifications in development of producible prototypes

• Assess complex designs to ensure producibility, maintainability, safety, and reliability

• Communicate build concerns to customers and collaborate on design improvements

• Work in closed/proprietary/classified areas without access to personal communication devices such as phones/tablets, etc

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

• Experience in an engineering environment, testing and fabricating electrical assemblies in four or more of the following areas:

  • cables or wire harnesses

  • breakout boxes

  • chassis, circuit card modifications

  • racked electronic equipment

  • troubleshooting of systems in an integration environment

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.​

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience analyzing and interpreting schematics and drawings to identify producibility issues

• Military electronics or avionics training

• Familiarity with 3D drawings and CAD tools

• J-STD-001 Solder certification

• IPC 610 & 620 Acceptability certifications and inspection experience

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

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.

Location Information

This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. 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.

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