Senior Environmental Test Lead – Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced environmental test engineer to lead environmental qualification activities for aerospace and defense programs. You will oversee vibration, thermal, E3 tests, and ensure adherence to MIL-STD-810 and program requirements.

The role interfaces with design teams, test labs, systems engineering and program management to deliver robust qualification results. Strong instrumentation, data acquisition, and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines. A minimum Five (5) of technical/engineering experience is required.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements or equivalent military/industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience leading test activities including: Random and sine vibration, thermal and thermal-vacuum testing, temperature and humidity profiles, altitude and pressure testing, mechanical shock, and E3 (EMI/EMC, lightning, grounding, bonding).
• Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement best practices.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and requirement documents.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental qualification test activities (vibration, thermal, E3) per requirements.
• Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering design teams, test laboratories, systems engineering, and program management for all qualification test matters.
• Review environmental requirements and ensure proper allocation, verification methods, and test coverage.
• Generate environmental test configurations, test setups, and instrumentation plans.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure configuration control and safety compliance.
• Manage environmental test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive corrective actions.
• Interpret test data, assess system performance, and document results for customer delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental qualification strategy, tailoring, and compliance approaches.
• Support risk management, schedule development, cost estimates, and resource planning for environmental testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in environmental testing and verification methodologies.

Skills

Test leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Vibration testing equipment

Test instrumentation

EMI/EMC testing

Data acquisition

Job description

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced environmental test engineer to lead environmental qualification activities for aerospace and defense programs. You will oversee vibration, thermal, E3 tests, and ensure adherence to MIL-STD-810 and program requirements.

The role interfaces with design teams, test labs, systems engineering and program management to deliver robust qualification results. Strong instrumentation, data acquisition, and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in a