Senior Test System Execution Lead Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Backup care

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Senior Execution Lead to drive the technical execution of production test systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems, ensuring design, development, integration, and sell-off of test systems with strong program management discipline.

The role requires five years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance. The position is onsite in Tucson, with opportunities to contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM and a minimum of five years prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals, Integrated Master Schedule / Integrated Master Plan (IMS/IMP) alignment, Risks & Opportunities (R&O) management, and the test system lifecycle, OR similar program management frameworks.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, mechanical, software, and systems in executing the full test-system lifecycle (design, development, integration, sell‑off).
• Manage day-to-day technical execution of assigned work packages, ensuring tasking, escalation, scope adherence, and IMS alignment.
• Provide timely execution status, staffing forecasts, supplier updates, and risk reporting for CAM cost/schedule analysis.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues using scopes, analyzers, and related diagnostic tools.
• Follow established Test Solutions processes and contribute to continuous improvement of integration workflows.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

EVMS fundamentals

IMS/IMP alignment

Risk & Ops management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

IMS/IMP

Job description

US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

DoD Clearance: Secret

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Test Solutions organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Test Systems Senior Execution Lead located onsite in Tucson, AZ . The Test Solutions organization within RTX delivers critical engineering services that accelerate program success and ensure product readiness across multiple mission areas. We are seeking a Senior Execution Lead to drive the technical execution of production test system design, development, integration, and sell‑off activities. This experienced individual contributor will operate with autonomy, applying judgment, technical expertise, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure execution excellence across moderately complex work packages.

What You Will Learn

• Independently lead cross‑functional engineering teams including electrical, mechanical, software, and systems in executing the full test‑system lifecycle (design, development, integration, sell‑off).
• Manage day‑to‑day technical execution of assigned work packages, ensuring clear tasking, issue escalation, scope adherence, and alignment to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Drive timely visibility of technical, schedule, and integration risks; conduct 30/60/90‑day look‑ahead reviews and maintain tight execution cadence.
• Provide accurate execution status, staffing forecasts, supplier updates, risk and issue reporting, and other data essential to Control Account Manager (CAM) cost and schedule analysis.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues using scopes, analyzers, and related diagnostic tools.
• Follow established Test Solutions processes and contribute to continuous improvement of integration workflows and readiness practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Program Management, preferred; leading Test Systems Development efforts (hardware/software development, integration, Verification & Validation (V&V)).
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals, Integrated Master Schedule / Integrated Master Plan (IMS/IMP) alignment, Risks & Opportunities (R&O) management, and the test system lifecycle, OR similar program management and execution frameworks applied in software, industrial, or complex system development.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to executive and/or functional leadership.
• Experience in large program execution.
• Demonstrate understanding of Research/Development, Capital, engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of Requests for Proposal (RFP), preparing Basis of Estimates (BOE), proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work (SOW), contract startup and contract close-out.
• Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT).
• Agile Methodologies understanding.

What We Offer:

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

This role is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ and qualifies for relocation assistance.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the developme