Senior Electro Optical Integration & Test Engineer
RTX· Defense· Sep 28, 2026 · 29d ago
Tucson, AZ
In office
Full-time
Senior
$150K–$200K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
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 a Senior 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 position is onsite in our Tucson, AZ campus.
What You Will Do
Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems
Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies
Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs
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 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ 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: careers.rtx.com
This position requires 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: state.gov
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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
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