Security-Cleared Lead Test Architect & Systems Engineer

RTX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for Onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead development of test solutions, drive test architecture strategy, and partner with factory and program leadership to scale test capabilities.

The role requires a transferable U.S. secret clearance, citizenship, and a background in production test systems. Expect travel up to 10% as needed, with a focus on delivering reliable, compliant test environments within a fast-paced defense program.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration and/or systems testing, verification, and validation.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of innovative test solutions, process automation initiatives, and design/process improvements that enhance producibility and reduce cycle time.
• Craft and co-own the end-to-end strategy for test architecture, including conceptual design, detailed design, implementation, integration, and verification phases.
• Partner closely with Operations (factory and program) and program Engineering leadership to ensure test capabilities meet production scale, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Influence and support IRAD and capital investment planning to ensure future capabilities, infrastructure, and technologies align with long-term production strategy.
• Communicate technical direction, risks, tradeoffs, and decision rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Up to 10% travel as required to support integration and test activities with the team.
• Ensure the technical integrity of program work products including the Technical Data Package (TDP) related to Test Strategy execution

Skills

Systems engineering

Test architecture

Production test

Cross-functional collaboration

IRAD planning

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for Onsite work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead development of test solutions, drive test architecture strategy, and partner with factory and program leadership to scale test capabilities.

The role requires a transferable U.S. secret clearance, citizenship, and a background in production test systems. Expect travel up to 10% as needed, with a focus on delivering reliable, compliant test environments within a fast-paced defense program.