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Date Posted:2026-03-13 Country:United States of America Location:US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 350 Lowell St AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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 Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions. Raytheon is seeking a mid-level career Senior Hardware Test Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. In this role you will be responsible for comprehensive test support during all phases of programs including development and production. Hardware Testing will cover a wide range of difficult problems, requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. The types of Hardware Tests include: Proof of Design, Risk Mitigation, Proof of Manufacturing, Environmental Confidence Testing, Environmental Qualification, and Engineering Tests on operating and non-operating hardware. Additionally, Hardware Test personnel develop environmental stress screening requirements and provide rapid response factory production support. You will be expected to meet the test objectives and will be held accountable for completing the work within the agreed upon cost and schedule. The customers of this position will include internal personnel and programs as well as external Government(s) personnel and programs. What You Will DoPerform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testingDynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysisProvide test fixture design coordinationWork independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goalsPrepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assignedWork directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customersMentor and provide test guidance to junior section membersProvide technical expertise to programs as neededFactory and supplier testing support domestically and internationallyGenerate detailed, archival technical reportsTravel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)Act as a technical leader (help define and develop MA&T department technical processes and tools) and lead teams to meet program milestonesTravel to domestic Raytheon sites, suppliers, and government facilities The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Test Engineer job is in Andover, MA and Marlborough, MA and the position is onsite. Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior rel