Lead Test Architect for Production-Scale Defense Systems

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Architect for the Coyote portfolio in the Land and Air Defense Systems. The role leads test solutions, design and deploys test architectures, and partners with operations to meet production scale and compliance. A STEM degree and an active security clearance are required, with travel up to 10%.

The position is onsite in Tucson, AZ, offering exposure to IRAD initiatives and advanced test equipment within a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration and/or systems testing, verification, and validation
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of innovative test solutions, process automation initiatives, and design/process improvements that enhance producibility and reduce cycle time
• Craft and co‑own the end‑to‑end strategy for test architecture, including conceptual design, detailed design, implementation, integration, and verification phases
• Partner closely with Operations (factory and program) and program Engineering leadership to ensure test capabilities meet production scale, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Influence and support IRAD and capital investment planning to ensure future capabilities, infrastructure, and technologies align with long‑term production strategy
• Communicate technical direction, risks, tradeoffs, and decision rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Up to 10% travel as required to support integration and test activities with the team
• Ensure the technical integrity of program work products including the Technical Data Package (TDP) related to Test Strategy execution

Skills

leadership

systems engineering

test architecture

process automation

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking a Test Architect for the Coyote portfolio in the Land and Air Defense Systems. The role leads test solutions, design and deploys test architectures, and partners with operations to meet production scale and compliance. A STEM degree and an active security clearance are required, with travel up to 10%.

The position is onsite in Tucson, AZ, offering exposure to IRAD initiatives and advanced test equipment within a dynamic defense environment.