Principal SIT Lab Test Integrator

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

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on Lab Integration to support the AMRAAM portfolio. On-site work is required in Tucson, AZ, with DoD Secret clearance eligibility. You will help ensure test events run to plan and analyze results to support weapon system testing.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and rigorous data analysis, with opportunities to advance test capabilities and reliability across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering/Math with 8+ years in a test environment.
• Experience with hardware integration and verification methods.
• Familiarity with lab and field test equipment and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing per specifications.
• Collect and analyze data; report results in detail.
• Trace faults and support corrective actions and fault analysis.
• Create/modify Test Plans, Procedures, and Test Readiness Review packages.
• Obtain and maintain program access as required.

Skills

Hardware integration

Requirements evaluation

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment

Validation methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-21

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Effectors Center in the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Directorate is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Lab Integration in support of Air Dominance Sub Strategic Business Unit leading the Special Integration & Test Lab. In this role, you will be supporting the successful completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data in support of the AMRAAM portfolio of weapons.

What You Will Do

• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
• Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results.
• Trace and/or correct faults in mechanical or electronic systems. Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis.
• Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which will include Test Plans and Procedures, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain additional program access as required.

Please note:

This position requires you to work on site in Tucson. No remote work available.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math and minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in a test environment with emphasis in test planning and/or implementation.

• Hardware Systems Integration experience
• Experience evaluating requirements
• Experience with troubleshooting and failure process
• Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment
• Experience with Verification and Validation methods.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in RF integration of hardware systems with high level of understanding of digital signal processing algorithms, advanced waveforms, antenna patterns, and techniques used in resource-constrained missile systems.
• Experience with RF spectral and temporal effects for sensor and backgrounds, including clutter, multipath, self-interference, grounding and shielding, and mitigation factors.
• Experience in integrating RF sensor output, either modulated waveforms or streams of digital samples used for real-time representation of RF scenes data collection / analysis (including Telemetry)
• Test Systems design experience and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, and computer engineering.
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.

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.

Location

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

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.