Principal Avionics & Guidance Tech Lead (IPTL)

RTX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Principal Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead for the Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team. The role leads an Electrical Subsystems team through product development, guiding architecture, requirements, integration, and test across missile guidance and flight avionics hardware.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with customers and program teams, and potentially travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• Advanced degree may substitute for years of experience (Master’s/PhD).

Responsibilities

• Work environment is primarily in an office, but may include labs, field work, or a combination.
• Guide hardware systems lifecycle through designs and analyses; architect electronic systems.
• Develop and document subsystem requirements and test plans; peer reviews as SME.
• Lead presentations to peers, management, and government customers; mentor teammates.
• Support multiple programs and travel as needed; collaborate with suppliers and customers.
• Manage cross-functional teams and drive suppliers to meet commitments.

Skills

IPTL leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree substitution

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Principal Advanced Guidance Section/Avionics Tech Lead for the Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team. The role leads an Electrical Subsystems team through product development, guiding architecture, requirements, integration, and test across missile guidance and flight avionics hardware.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with customers and program teams, and potentially travel.