Test & Validation Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MS-FOREST-431 19859 Hwy 80 BLDG 431

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 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:

The Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a motivated Test & Validation Engineer II to support the Forest Raytheon Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC).

As a Test & Validation Engineer II, you’ll work within production operations and the manufacturing discipline and will partner with a multi-disciplined team of engineersto develop and evaluate test processes, special test equipment, data analysis tools and test requirements for Antenna and Radar Products.

If you’re self-motivated and thrive working with multi-disciplined teams who are committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology, then this might be the perfect job!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with Designing, controlling, and improving the manufacturing process focusing on testing through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
• Improving yields through root cause / corrective action methods and innovation
• Assisting with implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
• Creating and overseeing improvement projects
• Translating engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
• Performing hardware defect analysis and corrective action investigations
• Maintaining related STE (Special Test Equipment) and specifying replacement equipment when required (obsolescence)

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with data analysis

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated ability in use of electrical test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzer, Function Generator, etc)
• Experience in simulation and modeling of analog circuits and power electronics
• Signal processing experience and/or Matlab experience
• Experience in analog/power electronic component analysis and selection
• Experience/education with interpretation of technical documents
• Experience with project execution
• Preferred major in electrical engineering/engineering technology

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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

• This position requires ability to obtain 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

• This position is an onsite role – Forest, MS https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 62,000 USD - 118,000 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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