Jobs at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection section. The position focuses on overseeing technicians who fabricate, test, and inspect complex electrical and mechanical assemblies. Key responsibilities include coordinating staffing and work assignments, mentoring direct reports, managing hiring and performance reviews, and providing technical guidance for troubleshooting fabrication and testing issues. The role appeals to candidates seeking to lead a team in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and national security. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art tools while fostering professional growth within a supportive engineering culture.

The Electrical Engineer II role within Raytheon's Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems department focuses on the development and sustainment of airborne electrical products in Tucson, Arizona. The position requires onsite collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, conduct digital, analog, and RF testing, and debug complex circuit card assemblies. This opportunity appeals to engineers seeking to work on meaningful defense missions while gaining expertise in mixed-signal circuit design and industry-standard simulation tools. The role offers a structured work-life balance with minimal travel requirements and eligibility for professional certifications and relocation assistance.

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection Section. The position requires overseeing technicians who fabricate and inspect complex electrical and mechanical assemblies while coordinating staffing, mentoring direct reports, and driving process improvements. Key responsibilities include managing manpower needs, ensuring compliance with lab policies, and providing technical guidance on troubleshooting and tooling. The role appeals to candidates seeking to lead a team in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and national security. It offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the development of critical defense systems within a culture rooted in trust and accountability. A Top Secret security clearance is mandatory for this position.

This onsite Senior Mechanical Engineer role within Raytheon's Air Launched Effectors department in Tucson, Arizona, focuses on the full lifecycle design and sustainment of defense hardware. The position involves leading mechanical design efforts, performing tolerance analyses, and developing technical data packages using CAD software. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and resolving complex manufacturing issues. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a culture that values safety, innovation, and accountability. Candidates must possess a current Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

This onsite Senior Mechanical Engineer role within Raytheon's Air Launched Effectors department in Tucson, Arizona, focuses on the full lifecycle design and sustainment of defense hardware. The position involves leading mechanical design efforts, performing tolerance analyses, and developing technical data packages using CAD software. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and resolving complex manufacturing issues on the factory floor. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to national security missions while working in a culture that values safety, innovation, and accountability. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess an active Secret security clearance.

This onsite Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer role within Raytheon's Sensor Test Solutions Department focuses on designing and deploying complex test systems for defense programs. The position involves leading the full lifecycle development of test hardware, software, and firmware across analog, digital, RF, and power domains, while collaborating with production teams to ensure manufacturing readiness. Key responsibilities include managing medium-to-large engineering teams, providing technical mentorship, and optimizing test architectures using both custom and commercial equipment. The role appeals to senior engineers seeking to apply their expertise to meaningful national security missions within a culture that values safety, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess an active or obtainable Secret security clearance. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection section. The position focuses on supporting technicians who fabricate and test electrical and mechanical assemblies for weapons systems. Key responsibilities include coordinating staffing and work assignments, mentoring direct reports, overseeing shop operations and process improvements, and providing technical guidance on troubleshooting. The role appeals to candidates seeking to lead a team in a high-impact environment that values innovation, collaboration, and national security. Success in this position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and a background in technical leadership. The work is conducted entirely on-site at the Tucson facility.

This onsite Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer role within Raytheon's Mechanical Analysis and Test Department focuses on structural integrity and high-temperature material systems for aerospace defense programs. The position requires a U.S. citizen with an active security clearance to lead detailed structural analysis and testing using finite element methods and classical calculations. Key responsibilities include developing test plans for ceramic matrix composites and refractory metals, validating hardware against customer requirements, and serving as a technical subject matter expert to guide department processes. The role appeals to engineers seeking to solve complex, meaningful problems that enhance national security while working in a collaborative culture rooted in safety and innovation. Candidates will engage in peer reviews, present findings to government stakeholders, and occasionally travel to test sites to support program milestones.

This onsite Senior Systems Engineer role within the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department at the Cedar Rapids facility focuses on designing and developing secure communication solutions for global military operations. The position involves performing system architecture, functional analysis, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications for defense products. Key responsibilities include leading system integration, verification, and validation efforts while working within a classified laboratory environment. The role is appealing for its opportunity to gain technical leadership experience, mentor junior engineers, and work alongside subject matter experts in an ever-evolving field of security-hardened technology. It offers a collaborative culture with significant career growth potential, travel opportunities up to 10 percent, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement matching.

This onsite Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer role within Raytheon's Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Department focuses on developing guidance electronics for defense programs. The position involves selecting inertial measurement units, analyzing performance data, and leading integration and testing efforts within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting root-cause failure investigations, and collaborating with suppliers and government customers. The role appeals to engineers seeking to work on meaningful, high-impact missions that enhance national security while benefiting from a strong culture of mentoring and innovation. Candidates will work independently in Tucson, Arizona, with opportunities for occasional travel and access to relocation assistance.

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection section. The position requires overseeing technicians who fabricate and test complex electrical and mechanical assemblies, while coordinating staffing, mentoring direct reports, and managing shop operations. Key responsibilities include driving process improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical guidance for troubleshooting. The role appeals to experienced leaders seeking to contribute to national defense missions with a team that values trust, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates will work in a high-impact environment utilizing state-of-the-art tools to solve meaningful engineering challenges, with a requirement for an active Top Secret security clearance.

This onsite Principal Systems Engineer role within the Mission Systems Secure Systems Department at Collins Aerospace focuses on designing and developing secure communication solutions for global military operations. The position requires an active Secret clearance and involves leading system architecture, performing functional analysis to translate customer needs into technical specifications, and managing system integration and verification processes. The role offers significant professional growth through mentorship, exposure to cryptographic hardware design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on high-impact defense projects. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing national security technology while gaining expertise in complex system development lifecycles.

This onsite Electrical Engineer II role within Raytheon's Air Launched Effector Guidance Systems department focuses on the development and sustainment of airborne electrical products in Tucson, Arizona. The position operates on the third shift and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, performing digital, analog, and RF testing, and debugging complex circuit card assemblies. The role appeals to engineers seeking to contribute to national defense missions while working within a values-driven culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and work-life balance. Candidates will gain expertise in circuit design and analysis while earning professional certifications, with opportunities for relocation assistance and minimal travel required.

This onsite Senior Mechanical Engineer role within the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department at Raytheon's Tucson facility focuses on thermal engineering for defense systems. The position involves performing detailed thermal analyses using finite element software and hand calculations, generating test plans to validate hardware, and correlating models with experimental data. Key responsibilities include presenting technical results to government customers, leading analysis teams, and defining departmental processes. The role appeals to engineers seeking to solve meaningful, high-stakes problems that contribute to national security while working with state-of-the-art tools. Candidates benefit from a robust total rewards package featuring career development programs, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.

This onsite role within the Land & Shipboard Effector Guidance Systems department at Raytheon involves supporting the production and testing of electrical hardware for defense systems. The engineer will enhance skills by troubleshooting complex circuit card assemblies and electro-mechanical systems using digital, analog, and RF technologies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with operations and quality teams to resolve production issues and documenting technical findings. The position offers a unique opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding engineering team while working on meaningful missions that support national security. The role is based in Tucson, Arizona, operating on a second shift schedule from Monday to Friday, and includes eligibility for relocation assistance.

This onsite senior mechanical engineering role at Raytheon's Tucson facility supports the Air Launched Effectors department throughout the full product lifecycle. The position involves leading the design, development, and production sustainment of complex defense subsystems, performing tolerance analyses, and creating technical data packages using CAD software. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and driving manufacturing process improvements. The role appeals to candidates seeking to apply their expertise to meaningful national security missions within a values-driven culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must hold a valid U.S. security clearance and possess extensive experience in mechanical design and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

This onsite senior mechanical engineering role within the Precision Control Actuation System department focuses on the design, development, and verification of harness and interconnect systems for tactical missile platforms. The position involves detailed mechanical design, test execution, and systems engineering while requiring a valid U.S. government security clearance. Candidates will gain hands-on experience with hardware integration and lab activities, supported by direct access to engineering fellows for accelerated technical growth. The role offers a collaborative environment rooted in values of safety and innovation, providing opportunities to solve complex problems in a mission-critical setting.

This onsite Senior RF Data Link Engineer role within the RF Products department at Raytheon focuses on designing and testing wireless communication systems for tactical missile programs. The position involves performing link budget analyses, developing data link models and signal processing algorithms, and collaborating with stakeholders to manage program delivery. The role appeals to engineers seeking to contribute to high-capacity, covert data link technologies that support national defense missions. Candidates will work in a collaborative culture rooted in safety and innovation, with opportunities for professional growth in a challenging technical environment. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance, and is based in Tucson, Arizona.

This onsite Sr Mechanical Engineer role within the Precision Control Actuation System department focuses on the design, build, and verification of harness and interconnect systems for tactical missile programs. The position involves detailed mechanical design, test execution, and systems engineering while requiring a minimum of five years of relevant experience and an active U.S. government security clearance. The role appeals to engineers seeking hands-on hardware work in a collaborative environment with direct access to engineering fellows for accelerated technical growth. Candidates will contribute to solving complex problems across the product lifecycle, from proposal to integration, within a culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and mission-critical defense work.

This entry-level manufacturing role operates within the Powder Packaging department at Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan facility, supporting the production of essential nutrition products. The position focuses on the secondary packaging process, where the incumbent operates equipment such as depalletizers and labelers, conducts quality inspections, and manages batch documentation. Key duties include performing preventative maintenance, executing sanitation procedures, and operating forklifts while adhering to strict FDA and OSHA compliance standards. The role is appealing due to Abbott's reputation as a global healthcare leader offering extensive career development, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive culture recognized for diversity and work-life balance. This is a third-shift position requiring no travel, providing an opportunity to contribute to life-changing products while growing within a stable, family-oriented organization.

This Principal Systems Engineering role within the Air Traffic Systems department focuses on modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration's legacy air traffic control infrastructure. The position involves providing technical direction to development teams, conducting system engineering analyses such as trade studies and interface definitions, and managing critical documentation including specifications and verification plans. Key responsibilities include performing requirement assessments, supporting networking and integration activities, and utilizing tools like IBM Rational DOORS to maintain engineering databases. The role offers the appeal of working on high-impact projects that ensure national aviation safety and seamless global connectivity. While the position is designated as onsite with occasional domestic travel, it features flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement matching and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with extensive systems engineering experience.

The Qualification Test Director role is an onsite position within the Systems Integration and Test Air and Space Defense Systems department at Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona. The position involves leading engineering teams to perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of hardware and software systems in both flight and ground environments. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, troubleshooting system issues through data analysis, managing test schedules, and delivering reliability artifacts to government customers. The role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful defense missions that enhance national security while fostering a culture rooted in safety, trust, and innovation. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess an active security clearance, with occasional travel required to support mission execution at various test sites.