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Production Test Engineer (PTE)

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 annually w/ full benefits
Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site – Raytheon Facility)
Schedule: Full-time, 9/80 work week (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required (must be able to obtain/maintain)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

The Production Test Engineer (PTE) supports manufacturing test operations throughout the product lifecycle, including development, transition to production, sustained production, and depot activities.

This role is responsible for validating hardware against technical data requirements, troubleshooting test failures, and driving improvements in test processes, efficiency, yield, and capacity within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot test failures and provide clear, accurate rework instructions
Validate hardware compliance with technical data package requirements and test equipment
Develop and maintain test processes and flows
Support test capacity planning and analysis
Create and maintain spares strategies and test equipment obsolescence plans
Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for:

Capacity expansion
New capabilities
Equipment lifecycle planning

Analyze test data, failure trends, and yield metrics to drive process improvements
Maintain and update test equipment technical data packages, including:

Drawings
Test procedures
Manuals
System software

Assist in fault isolation, diagnosis, and repair of hardware and test equipment
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts
Perform risk assessments and support program risk reviews
Lead or support projects focused on improving test performance and efficiency

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain:

U.S. government security clearance (Secret)
ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) access

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting experience
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience with technical documentation and writing
Experience with data analysis and interpreting test metrics
Experience executing or supporting projects
Strong understanding of technical documentation
Ability to multitask and develop practical solutions to technical challenges
Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

On-site at Raytheon facility in Tucson, AZ
Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing engineering environment
Cross-functional interaction with engineering, production, and program teams

Additional Notes

Submittals must include:

Clearance status
Current location and desired work location
Any prior Raytheon experience (contractor, FTE, or retiree)

Clearly indicate prior Raytheon affiliation on the resume
Resumes must be submitted in PDF format
Do not include candidate or supplier contact information on resumes

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