Lead Test Architect - Production Systems

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is hiring for a Lead Systems Engineer/Test Architect to drive the development of test solutions and architecture across the production lifecycle. The role requires an active secret clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Program Engineering, and leadership to ensure scalable, compliant test capabilities. The position offers opportunities to shape test strategy, influence capital investments, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a 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

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Systems testing

Verification & validation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Test architecture

Process automation

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is hiring for a Lead Systems Engineer/Test Architect to drive the development of test solutions and architecture across the production lifecycle. The role requires an active secret clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Program Engineering, and leadership to ensure scalable, compliant test capabilities. The position offers opportunities to shape test strategy, influence capital investments, and