Raytheon
SeniorPrincipalEOIntegration&TestEngineer
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“Senior Principal EO Integration & Test Engineer at Raytheon. Skills: electro-optical integration, test engineering, imaging systems, hardware integration, verification, production transition. Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems. Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure subsystems function cohesively; performance requirements are verified; hardware transitions efficiently from development to production; performance verification; yield enhancement
Industry & Context.
root-cause investigations; Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience, Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test, Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware, Experience with test data analysis and interpretation, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline, Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral), Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics, Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation, Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems, Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups, Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production, Active DoD security clearance
What You'll Do.
Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools
Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations
Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment
Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level
Support production activities including documentation
and yield enhancement
Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
join a multidisciplinary team; bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines; Participate in technical reviews
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-07 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) **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 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. With more than 100 years of engineering excellence, we solve complex, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Effectors Optics Department is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across a diverse portfolio of EO products. This position is central to the successful integration and validation of electro-optical systems. It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. **What You Will Do** * Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems. * Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies. * Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs. * Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools. * Analyze test data and develop models to su
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