Sr. Systems Engineer - SM-3 Test Qualification Lead

RTX Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ seeks a seasoned Environmental Qualification Test Engineer to lead and execute complex environmental qualification programs for defense systems. You will coordinate with design teams, labs, and program management, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-810 and related standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, planning, and data interpretation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and refine verification methodologies in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum five (5) years of technical/engineering experience.
• Experience with environmental qualification requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience leading test activities including vibration, thermal, and E3 (EMI/EMC, lightning, grounding).
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification tests (vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, E3).
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports per military/industry requirements.
• Interface with engineering, test labs, systems engineering, and management for qualification matters.
• Review requirements and ensure allocation, verification methods, and test coverage.
• Generate configurations, setups, and instrumentation plans; ensure compliance.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and ensure configuration control and safety.
• Manage test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate troubleshooting, drive corrective actions.
• Interpret data and document results for customer delivery.
• Provide guidance on qualification strategy and compliance approaches.
• Support risk management, scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Environmental testing

MIL-STD-810

Vibration testing

Cross-functional leadership

Test instrumentation

Root-cause analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Environmental chambers

Vibration/shock tables

Data acquisition systems

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

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

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification test activities, including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3).
• Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with military/industry and program-specific requirements.
• 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 throughout the product lifecycle.
• Generate environmental test configurations, test setups, and instrumentation plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), ensuring configuration control, safety compliance, and procedural accuracy.
• Manage environmental test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Interpret test data, assess system performance, and document results in formal reports suitable 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 activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in environmental testing and verification methodologies.

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.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including technical writing and customer communication.
• Experience with aerospace or defense qualification programs.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements verification, V&V planning, configuration management).
• Experience with test facilities, environmental chambers, and vibration/shock tables.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Values

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Location

Location: Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Description

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.