Lead Test Architecture & Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Benefits package

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced Senior Test Architect to lead the development and deployment of advanced test solutions and automation initiatives. You will shape end-to-end test architecture, partner with Operations and Engineering, and influence investment planning to ensure scalable, compliant production capabilities.

The role requires a strong systems engineering background, hands-on experience with production test strategies, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, testing or integration.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of innovative test solutions and process automation to reduce cycle time.
• Co-own end-to-end test architecture strategy across design, implementation, integration and verification.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering leadership to ensure test capabilities meet production scale and compliance.
• Influence IRAD and capital investment planning to align future capabilities with production strategy.
• Clearly communicate technical direction, risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel up to 10% as needed to support integration and test activities.
• Maintain technical integrity of program work products including the Technical Data Package.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Production test strategy

Test equipment design

Automation

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Test equipment tools

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced Senior Test Architect to lead the development and deployment of advanced test solutions and automation initiatives. You will shape end-to-end test architecture, partner with Operations and Engineering, and influence investment planning to ensure scalable, compliant production capabilities.

The role requires a strong systems engineering background, hands-on experience with production test strategies, and the ability to lead