Test Equipment Technician - 2nd Shift

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Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Job Summary: The McKinney Manufacturing Engineering department that supports the Surveillance Mission Area division of Raytheon is seeking an Engineering Technician for Test Equipment Support. The individual must be self-motivated and will work with a cross functional team including manufacturing engineering, factory management, and operations assembly and test. This position will reside in McKinney, Texas. The test equipment technician supports different Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) system variants produced in the McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center. What You Will Do: Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures. Maintain and improve factory metrics to reduce cost and improve factory capabilities Participate in investigations of failure trends for root cause and implementation of corrective actions. Carrying out appointed tasks with minimal supervision. Engage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases. This is a second shift role (start times can vary between 12pm to 2pm) and standard workdays starting Monday afternoon through Friday night. Occasional weekend support with options for 9/80 work schedule. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Experience reading drawings, datasheets, and/or system specifications 4 years hands-on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment 2 years experience troubleshooting test equipment issues 2 years experience working in a factory environment Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in multi-discipline collaboration to mitigate systemic issues. Demonstrated knowledge of optical performance in EO/IR system Demonstrated abilities to execute impactful improvements within rapid time window Familiarity with fiber optics Background knowledge on testing instrumentation, such as with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, targets and power supplies Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps, Multiplexers, ADC/DAC, etc. Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears, actuators, etc.) Proficiency in generation of procedures/instructions 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 is not provided for this role. Learn More & Apply Now! 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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms