Date Posted:
2026-09-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9070 ~ 9070 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9070
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 an 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 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.
This is an onsite position located in our Tucson, AZ campus.
What You Will Do
Participate in optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
Work within the team to develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
Work within the team to 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, process improvements, and yield enhancement
Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant 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
Qualifications We Prefer
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
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 assistance available!
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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.
This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA…