High Voltage Transmitter Senior Electronics Technician

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. 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.  

The Radar Analog & Power (RAP) Department at Raytheon is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Electronics Technician to support our laboratory operations. In this role, you will be responsible for testing, documenting, and troubleshooting analog and power electronics, assemblies, and high voltage transmitter systems, including Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs). This hardware serves various critical functions, with applications ranging from RF systems to high-voltage and high-current systems. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of working independently, and is committed to deepening their advanced expertise in analog and power electronics.

RAP is responsible for design, product, and production support engineering in the following areas:

                                                                                     

• Power System Design - Power System Noise, System Simulation and Modeling, Solid State Transmitters, Tube Transmitters, High Voltage Design, Power Sources, Generators
• Power Conversion - AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS), Resonant Circuits, Synchronization, Noise Controls
• Power Distribution - Ground, Air, Naval Shipboard, and Space, Power Generation, Line Voltage, High Current, Low Voltage, Micro-Power, DC, AC, Multi-Phase Power Control, Fault Reporting, Isolation, Protection Circuits, Redundant Systems
• Power Sub-System Design - Filters, Harmonic Control, EMI, Circuit Simulation, Magnetics, Protective Relay Systems, Short Circuit and Stress Analyses
• Control Systems – Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, Command Generation, Inertial Stabilization, Navigation Algorithms

This position is an on-site role. Full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with engineering teams in both lab and field environments supporting Naval RF and power products including supporting legacy products.
• Various facets of testing, presenting technical data to engineers for review.
• Work with a variety of test equipment including spectrum analyzers, RF Power meters, high and low AC and DC voltage power sources  
• Monitor and document test results, equipment performance, anomalies for engineering review and quality assurance.
• Support integration activities, including system-level testing and troubleshooting.
• Develop, update, and maintain documentation, including schematics, specifications, work instructions, and other job aids, ensuring accuracy to support project requirements
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on transmitter systems and related components.
• Engage in personal technical growth, and facilitate technical growth in peers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring compliance and regulatory safety standards.
• Travel to Tewksbury, MA; Andover, MA; and/or Pelham, NH may be required depending on the assignment.
• Travel, including CONUS, OCONUS, and at-sea assignments.

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a B.S. degree and a minimum of 5 years’ minimum experience in electronics, electrical hardware fabrication, bread boarding, test, troubleshooting and the ability to read technical documentation or an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.  In absence of a degree, minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is typically required.
• Experience with high voltage electronics and knowledge of the unique safety issues working with high voltage systems as a requirement
• Experience using a variety of power and digital test equipment to verify electronics performance, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF power probes/meters, function generators, and AC/DC power sources.

Qualifications we prefer

• Experience working with RF electronic components and RF waveguides.
• Experience with high voltage electronics that support Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) transmitters
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Hands-on experience with ACor DC high voltage and high current
• Experience working with 10kV or greater
• Strong Electro-Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to write detailed test reports
• Experience working in engineering and manufacturing environments
• Experience troubleshooting/servicing field equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in a DoD environment
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

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 Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

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.
• Optional – Clearance Information: This 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location:

Massachusetts locations

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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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