Senior Environmental Test Lead, Aerospace Systems

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer to lead environmental qualification activities for DoD programs. You will plan, execute, and document vibration, thermal, E3 tests, and interface with design, labs, and program management.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in environmental testing, and the ability to obtain/hold security clearance. On-site work with strong cross-functional collaboration and rigorous quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Physics, Math or related engineering disciplines.
• Five (5) years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements or MIL-STD-810.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification tests (vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, E3).
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry requirements.
• Interface between engineering design teams, test labs, systems engineering, and program management.
• Review environmental requirements and ensure coverage and verification across the lifecycle.
• Generate test configurations, setups, and instrumentation plans with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure safety and procedural accuracy.
• Manage anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate corrective actions.
• Interpret test data, assess system performance, document results for customers.
• Provide guidance on environmental qualification strategy and compliance approaches.
• Support risk management, scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning.

Skills

Environmental testing

Vibration testing

EMI/EMC

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Cross-functional teams

Engineering documentation

Education

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Environmental chambers

Vibration tables

Job description

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer to lead environmental qualification activities for DoD programs. You will plan, execute, and document vibration, thermal, E3 tests, and interface with design, labs, and program management.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in environmental testing, and the ability to obtain/hold security clearance. On-site work with strong cross-functional collaboration and rigorous quality standards.