Onsite Environmental Test Lead — Systems Engineer

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks an experienced environmental test engineer for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will plan and execute environmental qualification tests (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC) and serve as the primary interface among engineering, labs, and management.

A BS in engineering and 5+ years in environmental testing are required, with active clearance or ability to obtain one. You will develop test plans, review requirements, and manage test configurations, TRRs, and data documentation for customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related engineering field required.
• 5+ years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience leading vibration, thermal and EMI/EMC tests.
• Experience with data acquisition and measurement practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced test environment.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification test activities (vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, E3).
• Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry requirements.
• Interface between engineering design teams, test labs, systems engineering, and program management for qualification tests.
• Review environmental requirements and ensure proper allocation, verification methods, and coverage.
• Generate test configurations, setups, and instrumentation plans with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure configuration control and safety compliance.
• Manage test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, drive corrective actions to closure.
• Interpret test data, assess performance, and document results for customer delivery.
• Provide guidance on environmental qualification strategy, tailoring, and compliance approaches.
• Support risk management, scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning.

Skills

Environmental testing

Test planning

Cross-functional leadership

MIL-STD-810

Education

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical Engineering

Science/Math background

Tools

Vibration tables

EMI/EMC equipment

Job description

RTX seeks an experienced environmental test engineer for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will plan and execute environmental qualification tests (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC) and serve as the primary interface among engineering, labs, and management.

A BS in engineering and 5+ years in environmental testing are required, with active clearance or ability to obtain one. You will develop test plans, review requirements, and manage test configurations, TRRs, and data documentation for customer