2026 Fulltime- Raytheon EO Optical Engineer I- (Onsite) jobs in United States
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Raytheon · 16 hours ago

2026 Fulltime- Raytheon EO Optical Engineer I- (Onsite)

Raytheon is a leading defense contractor focused on helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. They are seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer I to participate in the design, modeling, and testing of optical components for sensor systems and support production activities.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Participate as mentee and Individual Contributor supporting program activities
Optical alignment/testing of optics assemblies
EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications
Requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies
Design of optical and opto-mechanical seeker systems and/or test fixtures for missiles
Working with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and provide root cause and corrective action to design and process issues
Support production related activities in the assembly and documentation of electro-optical subsystems
Troubleshooting hardware and process issues down to CCA and component levels
Resolution of issues on production lines and in testing (including suppliers)
Failure analysis / root cause determination and corrective action implementation

Qualification

Electro-Optical subsystemsOptical EngineeringTroubleshooting investigationsTest equipmentTest automation scriptingTechnical briefingsRoot cause analysis

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major
Experience with Electro-Optical subsystems
This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)
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

Preferred

ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
3.0 cumulative GPA desired
Ability to develop and present technical briefings
Current/Active DoD security clearance or SSBI
Experience in troubleshooting investigations and processes
Experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Raytheon

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Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M

Leadership Team

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Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
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Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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