Capacity Growth Test Architect — Onsite Tucson

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Architect for onsite work in Tucson, AZ, to shape the CGO test architecture and strategy, aligning product development with production goals. You will lead cross-organizational efforts to ensure scalable, sustainable test solutions across programs.

You will mentor engineering teams and drive modernization efforts, leveraging EVMS and proven test methods to support rapid production ramps and supplier readiness. Relocation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in hardware/software development, production test, or test system deployment.
• Experience leading technical teams or Integrated Product Teams delivering production-ready engineering solutions.
• Experience architecting, developing, or sustaining production or depot-level test capabilities.
• Experience with EVMS.
• Experience preparing technical and/or cost proposals.

Responsibilities

• Define and own CGO-level architecture for technical progression and test approaches spanning product development, integration, qualification, productionization/factory stand up, and sustainment across CGO-supported programs, ensuring scalability, sustainability, commonality, and lifecycle alignment.
• Lead cross-organizational technical integration efforts which develop and execute the test strategy to incorporate second-source suppliers and verified-good supplied hardware to meet CGO objectives.
• Provide architectural guidance for modernization, optimization, and standardization initiatives, including movement from performance-based testing toward acceptance-focused, takt-aligned methodologies.
• Shape test system strategies that support factory throughput goals and production ramps to higher annual rates.
• Utilize tools such as Common Test Methods, Manufacturing Validation Test, and Design for Manufacturability to optimize test while ensuring products meet performance requirements.
• Drive the development and alignment of integrated master plans and schedules for test capability deployment, ensuring predictability and interoperability.
• Partner with program IPTs, SMEs, factory leadership, suppliers, and sub-tier providers to ensure architectural alignment and readiness across supply chain.
• Support implementation of Design for Testability (DFT), Transition-to-Production (TTP), and common test methods early integration into program and product architecture baselines.
• Document architectural decisions, frameworks, and best practices for enterprise reuse and future program deployment.
• Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership across engineering communities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Test architecture

Production/test systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Common Test Methods

Manufacturing Validation Test

Design for Manufacturability

Job description

RTX is seeking a Test Architect for onsite work in Tucson, AZ, to shape the CGO test architecture and strategy, aligning product development with production goals. You will lead cross-organizational efforts to ensure scalable, sustainable test solutions across programs.

You will mentor engineering teams and drive modernization efforts, leveraging EVMS and proven test methods to support rapid production ramps and supplier readiness. Relocation is offered.