Environmental Test Lead – Senior Systems Engineer

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer to lead environmental qualification activities in Tucson, AZ. You will plan, execute, and document vibration, thermal, humidity, and EMI/EMC tests, interfacing with design teams, labs, and management.

Strong leadership, familiarity with MIL-STD-810, and data analysis are essential for delivering compliant results. The role is on-site in Tucson, offers exposure to defense programs, and requires a DoD Secret or higher clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (EE/AE/SE/ME/Physics/Math) required.
• Minimum five years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification requirements.
• Experience leading test activities (vibration, thermal, vacuum, E3).
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification tests (vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, E3).
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry standards.
• Interface with design teams, test labs, and program management for qualification matters.
• Review requirements and ensure test coverage and verification methods.
• Generate test configurations, instrumentation plans, and ensure compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and manage anomalies with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S./M.S. in Systems Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Environmental chambers

Vibration/shock tables

EMI/EMC testing equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer to lead environmental qualification activities in Tucson, AZ. You will plan, execute, and document vibration, thermal, humidity, and EMI/EMC tests, interfacing with design teams, labs, and management.

Strong leadership, familiarity with MIL-STD-810, and data analysis are essential for delivering compliant results. The role is on-site in Tucson, offers exposure to defense programs, and requires a DoD Secret or higher clearance.