Raytheon Technologies

Coyote Test Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active, transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required on day one.
  • Experience with repairs of military sensors or radar systems.
  • Proficient in the maintenance of military UAS systems.
  • Understanding of Depot Support maintenance of electronics or radar equipment.
  • Familiar with tools and test equipment used in electronics maintenance and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assembly, repair, modification, and maintenance of the Coyote UAS weapon platform.
  • Plan, conduct data analysis, and support system integration and testing activities.
  • Receive technical guidance and ensure compliance with established practices.
  • Engage frequently with offsite customer locations for field engineering support.
  • Communicate plans and activities regularly with fellow engineers and leadership.

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation assistance.
  • Eligible for employee referral program.
  • Employee assistance program available.
  • Flexible work schedules offered.
  • Participation in the Employee Scholar Program for educational advancement.
  • Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon's Field Engineering is currently seeking a Field Test Engineer for the Coyote program, supporting primarily the Navy customer. In this role you will be responsible for supporting operation and maintenance activities of Coyote UAS weapon platform. You will communicate regularly with fellow Test Field Engineers and Field Engineering Lead to ensure solidarity within the Testing team.

This position is based in Tucson, AZ and reports to leadership based in Tucson and McKinney, TX.

Extensive travel will be expected, approximately 75%, of the travel 80% is CONUS, 20% emergency OCONUS travel. Travel expectations may occur with little to no notice, maximum flexibility required.

What You Will Do
  • Perform Coyote assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Assist in planning, perform data analysis, and support system integration and testing.
  • Receive technical guidance and tasking, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.
  • Frequent participation in offsite customer locations.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • 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.
  • Experience in the repair of military sensors or radar systems.
  • Experience in the repair of military UAS systems.
  • Experience in the military working with Depot Support maintenance experience on electronics or radar.
  • Experience and familiarity with the tools and test equipment commonly used in electronic installation, maintenance, and test.
  • Experience with Coyote/M-LIDS documented training.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Graduate of US military UAS technical school.
  • Knowledge of military protocol.
  • Past military experience desirable.
  • COLTS Logistics Database Certification.
  • Must be a self-starter and the ability to align priorities appropriately and work.
  • Must possess excellent technical writing, oral communication, and negotiation skills.


What We Offer
  • Our 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.


  • Eligible for relocation assistance.
  • Eligible for employee referral.


This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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