Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.  We bring 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.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon is a world leader in high altitude imaging sensors. As such, we in the Advanced Product Solutions department provide the United States Government and International Partners with remote sensing systems, for time critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our ISR Information and Intelligence Engineering group develops algorithms and software for processing, optimizing, and creating intelligence products from these sensors.

We are seeking a Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer to work on our team. As a team member, you will be working on state-of-the-art Focal Plane Array for our imaging systems with some of the most advanced capabilities available. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow technically and broaden capabilities while proudly contributing to unique solutions that truly make a difference. We look forward to having you on the team.

What You Will Do

• Generate/review focal plane array requirements.

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot test systems, circuit boards, cables, and hardware assemblies in accordance with technical drawings.

• Provide technical support for setting up tests at the Focal Plane lab.

• Assemble, maintain, and repair system equipment at the Focal Plane lab.

• Support lab testing for both Engineering and Operations. 

• Make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.

• Apply computer skills to access and input data via computer interface, automated equipment, or test equipment.

• Complete tasks and communicate effectively, both orally and written.

• Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the FPA group as well as programs, supply chain, operations, and the quality department to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Westford, MA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years’ of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ of prior work experience.

• Experience with II-VI or III-V semiconductor materials and processes.

• Experience with detector physics.

• Experience with MS Office 365.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with design, development, and production of packages for all types of FPAs.

• Experience with Focal Plane Array technology covering the visible through LWIR spectral range.

• Experience with computer languages including Python.

• Systems performance modeling using NV-IPM, SSPEED or PY-BSM. 

• Experience with radiometrics and the ability to calculate flux levels.

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 does not offer relocation.

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• 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.

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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