Sr. Systems Engineer – Test Director

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Test Director – Systems Engineering and Test Center in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves managing the integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts and overseeing the development of test procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, alongside a proven track record in systems integration and testing.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) match, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in systems integration and testing.
• Experience with test-related reviews such as CTS, TRR, and ESRB.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test events culminating in multiple flight test demonstrations.
• Perform comprehensive planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of testing activities.
• Conduct integration and verification testing.

Skills

Systems integration

Test planning

Test execution

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Telemetry data analysis tools

Job description

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Position Overview

Test Director – Systems Engineering and Test Center, Effectors. Manage end-to-end integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts, including test procedure development, integration, verification, and field qualification. Requires U.S. citizenship and interim Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test events culminating in multiple flight test demonstrations.
• Perform comprehensive planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of testing activities.
• Conduct integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure system performance meets specifications.
• Create documentation for formal test reviews, including TRR, CTS, and ESRB.
• Act as liaison among test execution team, customer representatives, and program leads.
• Travel up to 10% for field test execution as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with systems integration, test planning, and test execution.
• Experience with test-related reviews such as CTS, TRR, and ESRB.
• Must be able to obtain an interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coyote flight test operations or other rapid development programs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing test data, diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Experience with telemetry data analysis tools and missile systems host platforms.
• Certification in explosives handling for 1.1 products.

Salary

$86,800 – $165,200 USD (est.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation.
• Relocation assistance available.

EEO Statement

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.