Principal Test Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced electrical engineer to verify power and analog electronics, ensuring reliability from development to production. You will design test plans, mentor junior engineers, and closely coordinate with program teams to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s in EE (or master’s) and substantial hands-on testing experience in hardware environments, with capabilities in root-cause investigations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering plus 8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 5+ years in electronics testing.
• Experience with integration and verification of power/analog-oriented products.
• Familiar with circuit card assembly processes and hardware testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and verification of power, analog, and digital electronics products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development, integration, and sustainment of power systems.
• Design and implement test plans and procedures for functionality and reliability.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for test anomalies.
• Support transition of products from development to production with quality and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Partner with program teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Skills

Power electronics testing

Hardware testing

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Join Raytheon’s Effector Analog & Power (EAP) Team, where you will play a critical role in verifying power and analog-oriented products that support our mission to create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do

• Conducting testing and verification of power, analog, and digital oriented electronics products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development, integration, and sustainment of power systems, servo electronics, and mixed-signal electronics.
• Designing and implementing test plans and procedures to ensure product functionality and reliability.
• Leading root-cause investigations and corrective actions for test anomalies.
• Supporting the transition of products from development to production, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Partnering with program teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience in electronics testing, including integration and verification of power and/or analog-oriented products.
• Experience with circuit card assembly processes and related industry specifications.
• Experience with hardware testing methodologies and/or root-cause corrective action investigations.

We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the design, test, and sell-off of military systems.
• Knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with missile communication transceivers, IR or RF sensors, inertial measurement units (IMU), and GPS receiver subsystems.
• Experience managing cost and schedule using earned value management methodologies.
• Technical writing and formal presentation experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation.

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.

• 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.

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.

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location #LI-SP1