Principal Avionics & Guidance IPTL Lead

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead to supervise a cross-functional team of engineers. You will guide hardware development, define subsystem requirements, and lead design reviews for missile guidance and flight avionics.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s with 8+ years in flight avionics, plus active DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship. Travel and relocation support may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required with 8+ years of flight avionics experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience: Master’s = +2 years, PhD = +4 years.
• Active and transferable DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-discipline engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team through hardware development lifecycles.
• Architect electronic systems and develop subsystem requirements and test plans.
• Provide technical guidance, perform design reviews as SME, and mentor teammates.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and program management.

Skills

IPTL experience

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead to supervise a cross-functional team of engineers. You will guide hardware development, define subsystem requirements, and lead design reviews for missile guidance and flight avionics.

The role requires a STEM bachelor’s with 8+ years in flight avionics, plus active DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship. Travel and relocation support may be provided.