Lead Integration & Test Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01



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

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What Will You Do:

• Provide systems engineering and integration test support to assess, plan, coordinate, schedule, and implement testing from project initiation through system transition
• Analyze and investigate technical issues to determine appropriate resolutions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop prototype systems
• Support definition of team objectives and contribute to solutions for complex technical tasks, including system design decisions
• Develop test plans and procedures for assessing Electronic Warfare (EW) system performance
• Prepare verification and acceptance documentation for components, subsystems, and systems
• Design test configurations for laboratory and field evaluation of the Unit Under Test
• Support development of Special Test Equipment for subsystem and system integration
• Plan and execute Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary integration and test teams during IV&V efforts
• Conduct in‑house and off‑site testing to support system demonstrations and system selloff
• Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Test EW hardware and software builds

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of EW/Radar systems design, test and integration experience
  Experience in millimeter, microwave RF Design, Digital Signal Processing, Radar Warning Receiver design and development
• Experience creating test documentation, including plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience leading EW/Radar system integration, verification, and validation in laboratory and field environments
• Experience developing requirements for EW/Radar test equipment and using laboratory instruments such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:   

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation within five years
• MBSE (For Test) Experience/knowledge
• RF experience and knowledge of microwave modules
• Modeling and Simulation, agile DevSecOps delivery pipelines, software development principles, Digital Thread concepts and realization in the development lifecycle
• Experience with tools such as Matlab/Simulink, DNG, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence
• Ability to lead and coordinate technical teams

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
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position 

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
• Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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