MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
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
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies has helped Federal government customers design, implement and sustain mission-focused IT solutions focusing on cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. MKS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Austin, Texas, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Monterey, CA, Portland, ME, and Washington, D.C. Our full-time staff works on Federal services contracts in 49 states, DC, and PR to providing mission-critical support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, The U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.
Key team members
Vandora Wood
Marc Hartman
Alan Larson, M.S.
Brendan Mullen
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