Senior Environmental Test Lead – DoD Systems

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RTX, a world leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an experienced environmental qualification engineer for Tucson, AZ. You will lead planning, execution, and documentation of environmental tests including vibration, thermal, and E3 to support DoD clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include interfacing with design, labs, and program management, developing test plans, and guiding TRRs. A bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience are required; advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or related engineering disciplines.
• A minimum five (5) years of technical/engineering experience is required.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience leading test activities including vibration, thermal, vacuum, EMI/EMC, and E3.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and requirement documents.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced test environment.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification test activities including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, and E3.
• Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering design, test labs, systems engineering, and program management for qualification test matters.
• Review environmental requirements and ensure proper allocation, verification methods, and test coverage.
• Generate test configurations, setups, and instrumentation plans ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure safety and procedural accuracy.
• Manage environmental test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Interpret test data, assess system performance, and document results for customer delivery.
• Provide guidance on environmental qualification strategy and compliance approaches.
• Support risk management, scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning for environmental testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Environmental testing

Cross-functional coordination

Test data interpretation

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Job description

RTX, a world leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an experienced environmental qualification engineer for Tucson, AZ. You will lead planning, execution, and documentation of environmental tests including vibration, thermal, and E3 to support DoD clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include interfacing with design, labs, and program management, developing test plans, and guiding TRRs. A bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience are required; advanced degree is preferred.