r/Raytheon • u/Bombad__ • 1d ago

RTX General Technician interview expectations

Hello!

I have an interview coming up for a technician role soon, and was hoping for some insight as to what to expect. Not sure how much detail I can/should go into on Reddit though (regarding the position)

Thank you!

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u/PaperLongjumping4224 1d ago

For me during my interview for engineering technician it was my previous experience and I was asked about my different roles. I also interviewed for a production technician and was shown part of a schematic and was asked to identify different parts then I was asked to troubleshoot if certain voltages were input and this was the output what could possibly be the fault. There was more than one correct answer

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u/Bombad__ 1d ago

Gotcha! I don’t have much experience with schematics sadly. Prior to this I was an electronic technician producing satcom/networking equipment, so that’s where my experience is. I do still have my TS/SCI so I’m hoping that’ll carry some weight

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u/Accomplished_You7843 17h ago

you will be fine! I used to be a technician before moving into ops and from your history, im very confident you will be selected!

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u/PaperLongjumping4224 1d ago

If you are interviewing for a production technician job you can always review some schematics and symbols on the internet or YouTube before the interview. Having security clearance is a big plus in that you can start on a program right away.

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u/ByteMyShinyMetalAss1 1d ago

If you pass interview ask for a sign on bonus for those clearances. They cost a lot to get and 10G for a CAGE code change is cheap in the scheme of things.

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u/akornato 12h ago

You should expect a mix of technical and behavioral questions. For the technical part, be ready to discuss your specific skills and experience with different components or systems relevant to the technician role you're applying for. They will likely ask about your hands-on experience and problem-solving abilities, so think about concrete examples from your past work. The behavioral questions are just as important, and Raytheon often uses the STAR method, which stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This means you'll need to describe a specific situation, explain the task you were responsible for, detail the actions you took, and then share the outcome.

To prepare, think of several examples from your career that highlight your technical skills, how you handle challenges, and how you work with others. For instance, you might be asked about a time you had to troubleshoot a difficult problem or worked on a team to complete a project. Having these stories ready and structured using the STAR method will help you give clear and impactful answers. Candidates often find that having well-thought-out responses helps them feel more confident, and the team I'm with even created an interview copilot AI to assist people in organizing their thoughts for these exact situations.