Senior Environmental Test Lead - Systems Engineering

RTX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced engineer to lead environmental qualification testing across vibration, thermal-vacuum, and EMI/E3 disciplines. You will coordinate between design teams, test labs, systems engineering, and program management to ensure compliant qualification delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in environmental testing, with MIL-STD-810 exposure preferred. On-site position with competitive benefits and security clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/aerospace/systems/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements or MIL-STD-810 or equivalent.
• Experience leading test activities (vibration, thermal, E3).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification tests (vibration, shock, temp, humidity, altitude, E3).
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry requirements.
• Serve as interface between design teams, labs, and program management for qualification tests.
• Review requirements and ensure allocation, verification methods, and test coverage across product lifecycle.
• Generate configurations, setups, and instrumentation plans with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure safety and procedural compliance.
• Manage test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, drive corrective actions to closure.
• Interpret test data and document results for customer delivery.
• Provide guidance on environmental qualification strategies and verification approaches.
• Support risk management, scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning for tests.

Skills

Environmental testing

Test planning

Vibration testing

Thermal-vacuum testing

Root cause analysis

Data acquisition

Documentation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Environmental chambers

Vibration/shock tables

Test instrumentation

MIL-STD-810 knowledge

Job description

RTX Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced engineer to lead environmental qualification testing across vibration, thermal-vacuum, and EMI/E3 disciplines. You will coordinate between design teams, test labs, systems engineering, and program management to ensure compliant qualification delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in environmental testing, with MIL-STD-810 exposure preferred. On-site position with competitive benefits and security clearance considerations.