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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’s Naval Airborne Systems (NAS) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEI&T) Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) team has an immediate opportunity for a Flight Test Conductor (TC). Were seeking an individual possessing in-depth knowledge of the P-8 AAS System and all mission aspects currently employed. This position will interface with our Navy customer and be an integral part of our Ground and Flight Test Team. The TC will also interact with other stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved. Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive. 

The candidate must already possess in-depth knowledge of the AAS System and have testing experience to include performance assessment, integration and test, verification, and validation. This position requires regular off shift work (nights and weekends), long hours routinely over 40 per week, and frequent travel. The candidate must be extremely flexible and willing to adapt to ever-changing tasking and daily routine of both work hours/work times as required.  Work hours are variable and are not set for this position.  The candidate must thrive in small team environments and must be a self-starter. The position is full time, on-site at Love Field, Dallas TX.

What You Will Do:

• Perform ground and flight integration testing.
• Participating in system engineering reviews.
• Conducting performance analyses.
• Providing clarification of requirements to the software development team.
• Supporting the SEIT team in preparation and conduct of program reviews.  
• Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones.
• Perform test plans and procedures meeting the needs of delivering quality products.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance (MPRA) experience.    ​
• Minimum of 4,000 MPRA flight hours with at least 2,000 hours flown during Integration, Developmental and/or Operational Test. 
• Minimum of 2 years-experience with either the hardware or software (preferably both) used on the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS). 
• Able to meet yearly FAA class 3 medical requirements and pass customer directed swim qualification.   
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Airborne radar systems development and test experience in flight environments.
• Experience with System testing in an integration lab environment.
• Knowledge of radar systems.
• Experience in shell scripting/developing system evaluation tools.
• Experience with troubleshooting during electronics and/or software verification and validation.
• Familiarity with systems verification and test activities.
• Designed and/or testing of radar systems (military or commercial). 

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, 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.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Additional Information:

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA

Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonic, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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