Manager, Test Systems Engineering (onsite Tucson, AZ)

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Test Systems Engineering to coordinate across engineering teams, define test environments, and ensure traceability from requirements to delivery. The role emphasizes MBSE, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration on complex test solutions for defense programs.

You will lead a ~15–20 person section onsite in Tucson, mentoring staff, supporting career development, and aligning with Raytheon values while navigating security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S./M.S. in STEM with 8+ years in engineering or a STEM Master with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in systems engineering or related disciplines including test requirements, verification, validation, and lifecycle activities.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (SysML/UML) and associated modeling environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across engineering teams to define, design, and document Test Environment capabilities.
• Maintain requirements traceability and manage subsystem interfaces and architecture.
• Lead a team of ~15–20 section members and conduct performance reviews and development discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Test engineering

Model Based Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelors in STEM

STEM Masters

Tools

Rhapsody

IBM Rational Model Manager

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

Teamwork Cloud

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Test Solutions organization includes all of the engineering disciplines responsible for systems design & test of all Raytheon products. Our engineers are responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test including: test requirements, test system design, advanced engineering prototyping technology, flight operations, environmental testing, and environmental characterization. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrate state of the art test solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world.

As a Manager, Test Systems Engineering you are accountable to coordinate across all engineering teams to define, design, and document Test Environment capabilities and requirements. You must be a systems thinker, able to see the “big picture”, and have the in-depth knowledge of development, production, User Operations, and embedded test process and practices. As a Systems Engineer, you must know how prime hardware should be tested at every level (from component to All-Up-Round) to ensure robustness and efficiency. This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ

What You Will Do

Section Lead Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 15-20 section members
• Conducts formal and informal performance reviews and career development discussions with team members
• Leads by example, adheres to, and ensures alignment with Raytheon Values and Behaviors
• Supports Test Equipment Solutions program hiring goals as well as lead the onboarding of new section personnel
• Mentor junior and mid-career test systems engineers.
• Support employee performance, career development, and growth throughout the year.
• Work closely with other section leaders, the department leader, business units, program offices, senior leaders, senior staff engineers, and other development team members.
• Communicate organizational goals and other pertinent information through monthly team meetings.
• Resource and staff assignment planning.
• Support major program reviews as mandatory invitee or panel member

Engineering Responsibilities

• You will apply your knowledge of the subsystem and collaborate with other Engineering disciplines to develop and implement the subsystem model using Model Based System Engineering tools and methods.
• Detail capabilities and derive requirements.
• Communicate test equipment needs and requirements to Test Equipment designers.
• Manage requirements and traceability.
• Leverage and apply reuse of Test Environment requirements and models to promote efficiency in test design and development.
• You will develop subsystem requirements, interfaces, behaviors, and architecture.
• You will interact with Technical SMEs as necessary to fully understand the subsystem including identifying and resolving issues and supporting related subsystem trades or analysis.

Qualifications

You Must Have Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience directly related engineering experience (or a STEM Masters with 6 years related experience) Experience in Systems Engineering or other Engineering discipline such as but not limited to emphasis in test requirements development, test methodologies, test requirements documents, integration, verification, and/or validation for test. Experience with developing, decomposing, and/ or managing system requirements across a product lifecycle such as design and transition to production. Experience with test related activities throughout the product lifecycle. Experience with Model Based Engineering processes, techniques, and tools (Rhapsody and IBM Rational Model Manager and/or Cameo Systems Modeler/Enterprise Architect and Teamwork Cloud preferred, with understanding of Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and/or Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with career development and personal skills development of team members
• Experience with embedded test techniques, design for test, design margin analysis, and/or design for manufacturing.
• Experience with Agile processes and techniques.
• Experience with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
• Experience problem solving and debugging.
• Experience recognizing areas of improvement or customer needs and relaying them to senior staff as business development possibilities.
• Experience demonstrating a sense of urgency, prudent risk-taking and adaptive response to challenges.
• Experience providing mentoring and guidance to other team members.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as

Onsite Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is

107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.