Flight Test Project Lead – Next Gen Testbed (Relocation)

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Flight Test Project Lead to join our Flight Test Operations team in support of the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800 used to develop advanced mission capabilities. The role leads developmental flight test projects from startup through execution, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, support test design efforts, and oversee aircraft modification activities enabling safe

Qualifications

• Typically requires: a University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience working in system development, integration, and test efforts.
• Experience working classified and SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Own test project budget and schedule, including cost forecasting and performance tracking with regular status reporting to the customer
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, mechanical) and functional teams (supply chain, quality, and security) to meet project milestones for execution
• Assist in development of proposals for new flight test business
• Coordinate integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operation teams to meet RTX flight test program objectives and customer flight test schedules

Skills

Flight test experience

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Proposal development

Security clearance

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

RTX is seeking a Flight Test Project Lead to join our Flight Test Operations team in support of the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800 used to develop advanced mission capabilities. The role leads developmental flight test projects from startup through execution, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, support test design efforts, and oversee aircraft modification activities enabling safe