F-15 Flight Test Radar Hardware Lead

Raytheon Technologies

  • Elgin, Moray
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Date Posted: 2025-08-29Country: United States of AmericaLocation: FL924: Eglin Afb 305 West Choctawhatchee Avenue , Elgin AFB, FL, 32542 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteU.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: DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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 Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Radar Hardware Engineer to support flight testing for the F-15 APG-82 radar at Eglin AFB, FL. The F-15 Flight Test Radar Hardware Lead is responsible for planning and execution of APG-82 radar flight test activities including test planning, coordination, mission execution, data capture, and data analysis. The Radar Hardware Lead is also charged with leading the Eglin AFB team in troubleshooting technical problems and developing solutions with the El Segundo team to meet product and customer specifications. The Radar Hardware Lead must operate daily with minimal supervision to ensure planning, coordination, Raytheon systems, and support activities are ready to meet all local and deployed test mission requirements.What You Will Do
  • Plan and coordinate F-15 radar flight tests
  • Support F-15 radar flight test mission execution and data collection from the mission control room
  • Capture and analyze flight test data
  • Troubleshoot technical problems and develop solutions in coordination with El Segundo based team and the USAF maintenance team
  • Perform work in classified and SAP environments
  • Travel up to 20% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings. Typical travel sites include Nellis AFB, NV; El Segundo, CA; St. Louis, MO; and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with fire control radar hardware
  • Experience with flight test
  • 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience in a flight test mission control room
  • Experience with fire control radar design, assembly, integration, and test
  • Experience with APG-82 radar system
  • Experience working classified and SAP programs
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.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. (Select the one that fits the role type of the req)
  • 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.
Security ClearanceThis 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:Location Info
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (Eglin AFB)
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 to read the Policy and Terms

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