Raytheon Technologies

Principle Metrology Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • $118K — $224K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in STEM; 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with advanced degree.
  • Background in calibration within metrology or quality management.
  • Master's degree in physics or mechanical engineering preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced electro-optical measurement equipment preferred.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting complex technical issues and managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to execute equipment calibrations and provide metrology support.
  • Collect and analyze data to ensure adherence to specifications, preparing detailed calibration reports.
  • Develop and authorize calibration procedures for measurement equipment to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct uncertainty analysis to validate measurement processes' adequacy and reliability.
  • Evaluate calibration requirements to optimize operational efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Occasional travel to facilities or conferences as necessary.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds when needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E02 ~ 2002 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E02
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

The Senior Principal Engineer, Test and Validation, is part of the Raytheon Surveillance Metrology Operations organization. This team is responsible for the calibration and management of measurement and test equipment across the Raytheon Surveillance organization. The position is located within the Surveillance Metrology Operations Primary Standards Laboratory in El Segundo, California; however, the work may support activities across the entire Surveillance organization.

Metrology is the scientific discipline focused on measurement and its application. At Raytheon, metrology supports manufacturing and production activities to ensure parts and products comply with specified quality and tolerance criteria. It represents a stable, high-technology, and highly impactful career field

What You Will Do
  • Collaborate with Raytheon personnel across the Surveillance organization to execute equipment calibrations and deliver metrology support, maintaining compliance with contractual requirements as well as applicable government and industry standards.
  • Collect and analyze measurement data to confirm adherence to technical specifications and quality criteria. Prepare detailed calibration reports and present results in a clear, customer-oriented format aligned with individual client requirements.
  • Develop, evaluate, and authorize calibration procedures for measurement and test equipment, ensuring measurement accuracy, repeatability, and full compliance with applicable industry standards and contractual obligations.
  • Conduct uncertainty analysis to assess and validate the adequacy, reliability, and overall performance of measurement or calibration processes.
  • Evaluate and fulfill Raytheon's calibration requirements to maintain production support, optimize operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and preserve the precision of critical systems.
  • On rare occasions, travel to other facilities or conferences will be required.
  • The interviewee must be able to lift and carry maximum of 20 pounds.
  • Primary work hours are on first shift, but on rare occasions, shift adjustments may be necessary to support operational needs.


Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with calibration in a metrology and/or quality management environment.

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Master's degree in physics or mechanical engineering with an emphasis on metrology is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced electro-optical and dimensional-optical measurement equipment in a Primary Standards-level laboratory, performing calibrations and verifications against traceable standards to ensure accuracy and compliance, is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Adaptable team contributor with the ability to work independently on technical tasks or collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.


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.

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.


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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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