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Principal Electrical Engineer - Test

RTXGoleta, CAL6 LeadSeptember 14th, 2026
Principal Electrical Engineer - TestThis position is 100% on site in Goleta, CA. The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) Directorate is a multi-discipline organization responsible for developing test solutions for all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development of the lifecycle for test.We are hands-on, designing the latest technology and tools, and integrating state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all Raytheon products. These core activities may be performed for both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will be responsible for helping to maintain the technical, cost and schedule aspects of their assigned projects. They will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products.Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.What You Will Do:Design, development, and integrate Raytheon products within TEE in multidiscipline engineering teamsDevelop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design and analysisContribute to the completion of all stages of test product development, and responsible for performing technical, cost and schedule management of assigned projectsAct, either as a part of the team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test productsQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).Eight (8) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and five (5) years of relevant experienceThe 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.Experience with electrical engineering design to include troubleshooting, analysis, and testExperience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo SchematicExperience with commonly used test equipment including but not limited to: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, Power MetersExperience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematicsExperience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot softwareQualifications We Prefer:Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standardAbility to provide technical leadership in a multidiscipline team environmentExperience performing analog, digital, and/or RF designExperience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnectSelf-starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlinesExperience working in a team environmentProficient technical writing and formal presentation experienceAbility to lead single- or multi-discipline teams of engineersProject management experienceBid and proposal experienceKnowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniquesExperience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python, or Visual BasicUtilize existing designs as a starting point to interface with new units under test (UUTs) and UUT configurations when necessaryExperience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysisKnowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.What We Offer:A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.This role is 100% onsite in Goleta, CA and qualifies for relocation assistance.