Principal Avionics & Guidance Systems Lead – Onsite Tucson

RTX; San Jose (CA); 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 Subsystem/Avionics Tech Lead to manage an IPT of engineers developing missile guidance hardware. You will guide architectures, requirements, validation, and supplier interactions while mentoring teammates.

The role requires a DoD clearance, a STEM degree, and extensive flight avionics experience. On-site at Tucson with potential travel and relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of flight avionics experience.
• Active and transferable DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Master’s/PhD may substitute for experience as specified.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional IPT to guide hardware subsystems through lifecycle.
• Develop and document subsystem requirements and test plans.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with customers and suppliers.
• Support multiple programs and potential travel as needed.
• Drive proposals and manage cross-discipline engineering efforts.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier management

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

MBSE

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Advanced Guidance Subsystem/Avionics Tech Lead to manage an IPT of engineers developing missile guidance hardware. You will guide architectures, requirements, validation, and supplier interactions while mentoring teammates.

The role requires a DoD clearance, a STEM degree, and extensive flight avionics experience. On-site at Tucson with potential travel and relocation considerations.