Advanced Guidance Section Subsystem Tech Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for an Advanced Guidance Section Subsystem Tech Lead in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves managing a cross-discipline team through the product development lifecycle of missile guidance and flight avionics systems.

Key responsibilities include leading design and testing phases, providing technical guidance, managing suppliers, and supporting multiple programs. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight avionics with electrical hardware development.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuit cards.
• Knowledge of Earn‑Value Management System (EVMS) and DOD hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through design, analysis, and testing phases of electronic subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance to meet project objectives.
• Present progress and technical findings to peers and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Electrical hardware development

RF/Radar design

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree (substitutes for 2 years experience)

Ph.D. (substitutes for 4 years experience)

Job description

Position Overview

Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team seeks an Advanced Guidance Section Subsystem Tech Lead to manage a cross‑discipline team of engineers through the product development lifecycle of missile guidance and flight avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through design, analysis, architecture, development and testing phases of electronic subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to meet project objectives.
• Manage suppliers and drive them to meet commitments.
• Develop subsystem requirements, test plans and documentation.
• Conduct peer reviews as a subject matter expert and subsystem owner.
• Present progress and technical findings to peers, management and government customers.
• Investigate root‑cause failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Support multiple programs and collaborate across functional and program‑level managers.
• Travel as required, including foreign travel.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in flight avionics with electrical hardware development, subsystems, systems engineering, and requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in flight avionics with hardware development, systems integration, requirements creation or validation.
• Advanced degree substitute: Master’s equals 2 years of experience; Ph.D. equals 4 years.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting RF/Radar, analog and digital circuit cards, and configurable logic.
• Experience in team leadership, systems engineering, and architecture.
• Knowledge of Earn‑Value Management System (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM).
• Knowledge of mixed‑signal electronics and DOD hardware development processes (design gates).
• Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience in proposal development and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Preferred

• Experience working on missile or comparable systems.
• Desire to grow into higher‑level leadership roles.

Benefits

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and other financial benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
• Access to the RTX Employee Scholar Program and incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.