Senior Avionics Lead & Systems Architect

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Lead to guide a cross-disciplinary team through the design, integration, and production of advanced avionics systems.

The role demands a DoD Secret clearance, extensive subsystem engineering, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment on onsite assignment. Responsibilities include managing cost and schedule, overseeing TDP and TE integration, and mentoring team members while coordinating with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in subassembly design, integration, and production support.
• Experience with analog, digital, and power electronics design.
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into subsystem architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through hardware design lifecycle.
• Manage design, verification, and transition to production.
• Provide technical oversight and risk management; mentor others.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers; occasional travel.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Electronics design

Requirement development

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Lead to guide a cross-disciplinary team through the design, integration, and production of advanced avionics systems.

The role demands a DoD Secret clearance, extensive subsystem engineering, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment on onsite assignment. Responsibilities include managing cost and schedule, overseeing TDP and TE integration, and mentoring team members while coordinating with customers and suppliers.