RTX
aerospace and defense
PrincipalTestandValidationEngineerHWICArrays
“Principal Test and Validation Engineer HWIC Arrays at RTX. Skills: Test and Validation, production test, NFR testing, Antenna or Radar test and analysis, integration and test of developed hardware. leadership, training, coaching, and oversight of an experienced team of NFR test engineers. Resolves technical issues identified in NFR testing of production arrays”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve production test objectives; continuous improvement to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk, automate, reduce cost (both direct and indirect)
Industry & Context.
Resolves technical issues identified in NFR testing of production arrays; Proactively identify and mitigate any vulnerabilities within the NFR test processes; solve issues impacting production; troubleshooting of production hardware
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM), 8 years of prior relevant experience, 3 years test or integration experience, Active and transferable U. S. government issued secret security clearance, U. S. citizenship
Nice to Have
Experience leading a team in a production environment, Experience in Antenna or Radar test and analysis, Experience in the integration and test of developed hardware, management skills, including ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, Hands on experience with microwave testing techniques, including Spectrum and Network Analyzers to analyze RF signals, Hands on experience with Matlab and/or Excel for complex RF calculations and data analysis, Test requirements interpretation, schematic diagram interpretation, knowledge of operating commercial test equipment for test and troubleshooting, Proven written and oral communication, including presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word), statistical evaluation tools (SPC, data distribution analysis) and shop floor tools (PRISM, PDM, CMES), Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
What You'll Do.
and oversight of an experienced team of NFR test engineers
Resolves technical issues identified in NFR testing of production arrays
Proactively identify and mitigate any vulnerabilities within the NFR test processes
Drives continuous improvement to improve cycle time
reduce ergonomic risk
reduce cost (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making
Manages staffing of test engineers across NFR’s
including planning shift schedules and weekend/holiday work (as needed)
Assists manufacturing test operators in the testing & troubleshooting of production hardware
Actively participate in daily HWIC tier level meetings
Participate and lead test data reviews with the customer
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interface with Operations, Quality, and Engineering on a daily basis; key interface between HWIC Operations and HWIC Test Engineering; Interfaces with the Design and Test Development teams to solve issues impacting production; Actively participate in daily HWIC tier level meetings
Communication Scope
Proven written and oral communication; presentation skills
Process & Methodology
maintain the execution of the production schedule and deliverables, perform at a high operational speed, demonstrate an ability to react quickly to changes in both the plan and priorities in a production environment, Manages staffing of test engineers across NFR’s, including planning shift schedules and weekend/holiday work (as needed), management skills, including ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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