Senior Principal Avionics Lead - DoD-Cleared Architect

RTX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Lead to drive cross‑functional design and integration of electronic systems across a DoD–sensitive program. You will oversee architecture, requirements, verification, and test, while managing risk and production transition.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a STEM bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years in aerospace electronics, subassembly design, and systems engineering. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience in subassembly design, integration, and production support.
• Experience in analog, digital, and power electronics design, integration, and production support.
• Decomposing high-level requirements into actionable electronics and subsystem architectures.
• Experience in sub-systems engineering, requirement development, validation, and CCA design or test integration.

Responsibilities

• Own technical, cost, and schedule execution for electronics programs.
• Maintain technical integrity of electronics including TDP development and integration with test equipment.
• Manage design, verification, and hardware procurement milestones.
• Lead risk management and oversee failure investigations at the electronics level.
• Guide transitions to production and early production units.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Subassembly design

Electronics design

Circuit Card Assembly

Systems engineering

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Test Equipment

Requirements Validation

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Lead to drive cross‑functional design and integration of electronic systems across a DoD–sensitive program. You will oversee architecture, requirements, verification, and test, while managing risk and production transition.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a STEM bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years in aerospace electronics, subassembly design, and systems engineering. Travel may be required.