Lead Test Architecture Engineer - Production Systems

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer and Test leader in Tucson to develop innovative test solutions and drive production-scale testing across programs. This onsite role requires a STEM degree, 8+ years experience, and an active Secret clearance to support sensitive defense projects.

You will collaborate with operations and engineering leaders, shape test architecture strategy, and participate in IRAD and investment planning while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum of 8 years of 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.

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

Test architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Missiles experience

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer and Test leader in Tucson to develop innovative test solutions and drive production-scale testing across programs. This onsite role requires a STEM degree, 8+ years experience, and an active Secret clearance to support sensitive defense projects.

You will collaborate with operations and engineering leaders, shape test architecture strategy, and participate in IRAD and investment planning while traveling up to 10% as needed.