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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\nRaytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to support our newest airborne test platform - the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737-800. 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This is a key onsite role for Raytheon Flight Test Operations (FTO) based inOntario or El Segundo, California.\nWhat You Will Do\nTranslate test project technical requirements into executable flight tests\nCreate flight test plans, safety plans, and flight test cards\nCoordinate and schedule test activities with major test ranges, air and ground targets, and other key test resources\nDirect test missions onboard test aircraft as a Test Conductor or Mission Director\nPerform work in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments\nTravel up to 10% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience with 8 years prior relevant experience,\nExperience working in a flight test mission control room\nExperience working classified and SAP programs\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience as a Flight Test Conductor or Test Director \nStrong aviation background to include private or commercial pilot’s license\nFamiliarity with aircraft flight operations, aviation terminology, and radio procedures\nMission systems test experience (Radar, EOIR, EW, ELINT, hybrid communications, or developmental systems)\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nThis position is eligible for relocation assistance.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nOnsite: 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.\nThis position requires an active security clearance before start date. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. 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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. 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