Director, Non-Kinetic Test & Survivability Strategy

RTX (Raytheon); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies in Arlington is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive the strategic test programs and technology transitions for the NCT team. You will coordinate with technical and programmatic leaders to plan, execute, and report test activities that validate platform survivability and advanced capabilities.

The role demands strong writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to secure buy-in, shape roadmaps, mentor a diverse team, and pursue external funding

Qualifications

• University degree with 12+ years of relevant experience (or advanced degree with 10+ years).
• Experience in test and evaluation, including blue platform survivability and threat assessment.
• Experience developing technology maturation and transition roadmaps for joint military scenarios.
• Experience writing and reviewing classified government test and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the business unit's test programs and transition efforts with support from leadership.
• Test Planning and Execution: review objectives, data collection, execution, and reporting.
• Shape the multi-year technology transition strategy with NCT leads and executives.
• Liaise between sponsors, delivery teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies; run workshops and briefings.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of architects, program managers, engineers, and researchers.
• Support proposal writing with win themes and customer-focused solutions.
• Interface with RTX enterprise units to shape roadmaps and drive transitions.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Skills

Test planning

Program management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

RTX BBN Technologies in Arlington is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive the strategic test programs and technology transitions for the NCT team. You will coordinate with technical and programmatic leaders to plan, execute, and report test activities that validate platform survivability and advanced capabilities.

The role demands strong writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to secure buy-in, shape roadmaps, mentor a diverse team, and pursue external funding