Principal Design Verification Systems Integration & Test Lead (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Design Verification Lead to orchestrate design verification tests from planning through execution. You will create and modify documentation for reviews such as Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR), and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineers to develop schedules and readiness for test.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor of Science in STEM and at least 8 years of engineering experience, with proven leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Experience with qualification and/or design verification testing.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience developing and completing documentation for test.
• Experience developing and conducting milestone meetings (e.g. Test Readiness Review).
• Collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and test execution of multiple design verification tests.
• Create/modify documentation for reviews (TRR, CTS, TDR).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to develop schedules and test readiness.
• Manage and present to stakeholders and customer community in design reviews.

Skills

Test planning

Test verification

Leadership

Documentation for tests

Milestone meetings

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

In the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Effectors Center we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers. The Systems Integration and Test (SIT) Advanced Technology (AT) Department in the Effectors Center is seeking a Design Verification lead on a program in the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Strategic Business Unit. The individual will lead activities composed of members from multiple disciplines from the planning to the completion of multiple tests. This position is an onsite role in Tucson AZ. Remote work is not possible.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for leading the planning and test execution of multiple design verification tests.
• Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with the testing which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
• Collaborate with a team of multidiscipline engineers to develop schedules
• Collaborate with a team of multidiscipline engineers for tracking the status of the technical data packages and readiness for test
• Managing and presenting to Stakeholders and Customer community, in design reviews and technical interchange meetings

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience with qualification and/or design verification testing
• Experience with build ups, integration and testing (i.e. Acceptance test, Built in test)
• Experience leading teams
• Experience developing and completing documentation for test
• Experience developing and conducting milestone meetings (i.e. Consent to Build, Test Readiness Review, Consent to Ship)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, and computer engineering.
• Experience evaluating requirements.

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. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.