Senior Electrical Production Support Responsible Engineering Authority

Date Posted:

2026-10-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH



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 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.

The Effector Guidance Electronics Team provides support over all Electrical Engineering technologies including RF, Navigation/IMU/GPS, Digital, and Power. The Electrical Team is searching for a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for Production Support.

The Production Support REA is responsible for supporting Missile Integration and Test of the Standard Missiles family (SM-3 & SM-6). The support includes troubleshooting test failures of electromechanical hardware at all three levels; System, Sub-System, and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA). We are seeking candidates with the skills and passion to own Test Requirement Documents (TRDs), analyze telemetry test data, perform circuit analysis, and identify failures in a real-time production environment. The candidate will work with cross-functional and cross-discipline teams of engineers to support product development and production. The candidate will be part of the missile level troubleshooting  team, and work with the integration/test team, engineering, and suppliers to identify the failure root cause and implement corrective actions through the FRACAS process.

A successful candidate is one who can participate in a multi-disciplined team and properly apply engineering tools and processes.  A candidate is willing to collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to resolve issues that may arise during production, testing, and integration.

What You Will Do

Technical troubleshooting of hardware and process issues of production hardware and test equipment from system down to CCA and component levels

Reviewing and modifying designs and system/sub-system requirements as required to solve production issues

Resolution of issues on production lines and in testing (including suppliers)

Failure analysis / root cause determination and corrective action implementation

Performing analog and digital circuit analysis, and characterizing and modeling electrical signals of electronic subsystems in simulation

Preparing technical justifications and presenting to peers, leadership, and customers

Coaching, mentoring, and leading other engineers

On-Site production line support

Some travel to suppliers may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in analysis, test, measurement, or integration of electrical products or systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science
• Experience with electronics subsystems containing a combination of: antennas, RF CCAs, digital CCAs, power CCAs, and configurable logic
• Experience as an REA or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Experience in failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation
• Experience with electrical software, such as: Mentor Graphics, DxDesigner, PSPICE, Advanced Design System (ADS)
• Experience with common test equipment, such as: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, etc.
• Willingness to work in a fast paced environment
• Effective written and spoken communication
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles

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 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and is eligible for relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?

Huntsville Location information: https://www.huntsville.org/

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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