Flight Test Lead Engineer - Captive Systems

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

flexible work schedules

employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

parental leave

paid time off

holidays

annual short-term and/or long-term...

Some benefits dependent on business

Job summary

RTX in Tucson seeks a Flight Test Engineering Lead to organize and execute integration, verification, and field qualification tests across multiple programs. You will lead up to 10 flight test engineers, coordinate with government customers, and analyze data to deliver precise test results.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s, FAA clearance eligibility, and experience with van/tower testing, sensor pods, and aircraft test racks. On-site work in Tucson with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM (Electrical/Systems Eng, Physics or Math) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active or ability to obtain and maintain up to class III FAA flight clearance.
• Experience with van and tower testing; hardware systems integration including sensor pods and aircraft test racks.
• Platform integration in fixed wing or rotary configurations; verification and validation methods.
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple team members and with customers/subcontractors.
• Cost account management experience with Raytheon PM level 7 certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing (lab, van, tower, flight) as part of an engineering flight test crew.
• Lead a team of up to 10 flight test engineers across multiple test programs.
• Perform data collection, review, analysis of data elements, and deliver detailed reports.
• Work with performance/navigation experts to design test events.
• Trace and fix faults in mechanical or electronic systems; engage in failure reporting and corrective actions.
• Create/modify test plans, procedures, TRR, CTS, and TDR documentation for reviews.
• Interact with government customers on a frequent basis.
• Travel ~25%.

Skills

Security clearance

Team leadership

Flight test

Data analysis

Test planning

Program coordination

Cost accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

Flight test hardware

Test plans and procedures

Job description

RTX in Tucson seeks a Flight Test Engineering Lead to organize and execute integration, verification, and field qualification tests across multiple programs. You will lead up to 10 flight test engineers, coordinate with government customers, and analyze data to deliver precise test results.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s, FAA clearance eligibility, and experience with van/tower testing, sensor pods, and aircraft test racks. On-site work in Tucson with travel expectations.