Lead Flight Test Engineer — Captive Aircraft Systems

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); 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

Flex spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Flight Test Lead for onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will guide a team of flight test engineers, perform integration and verification testing, and coordinate with government customers. The role requires travel and a DoD Secret clearance pathway.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and 5+ years of flight test experience, with familiarity in data analysis, test planning, and hardware-in-test environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active or ability to obtain and maintain FAA flight clearance.
• Experience with flight test, data analysis, and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure system meets requirements.
• Lead a team of up to 10 flight test engineers across multiple programs.
• Collect data, analyze results, and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Flight Testing

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking a Flight Test Lead for onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will guide a team of flight test engineers, perform integration and verification testing, and coordinate with government customers. The role requires travel and a DoD Secret clearance pathway.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and 5+ years of flight test experience, with familiarity in data analysis, test planning, and hardware-in-test environments.