Sr. Systems Engineer – Test Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Annual incentive compensation programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is looking for a Test Director to manage the integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts. This role involves developing test procedures, planning, and conducting integration testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and over 5 years of related experience. This position offers benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Systems Integration, test planning and/or test execution.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts.
• Develop and execute test events cumulating in flight test demonstrations.
• Perform integration and verification testing.

Skills

Systems Integration

Test Planning

Test Execution

Data Analysis

Education

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

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Date Posted

2026-06-08

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance

DoD Clearance: Secret. Ability to obtain INTERIM 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.

Company Overview

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.

Mission Statement

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Summary

The Systems Engineering and Test Center, Effectors, is seeking a Test Director to manage the end‑to‑end integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts. Responsibilities include test procedure development and execution, planning and performing integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure test system performance meets specifications. The position works in a lab and field test environments with flexible work hours to accommodate work/life balance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execution of test events cumulating in multiple flight test demonstrations.
• Perform comprehensive planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of testing activities.
• Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
• Conduct/create documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Engineering Safety Review Boards (ESRB’s).
• Liaison between the test execution team, customer representatives (when present) and program leads during the preparation and execution of the test events.
• This position may require up to 10% travel during periods that include field test execution.

What You Will Learn

• Manage system lab and field testing and provide reliable data to the program leadership team enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the installation, integration checkout and test of operational system modifications and upgrades.
• Communicate with many levels of program, and other contractors and works to positively guide parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Systems Integration, test planning and/or test execution.
• Experience with test related reviews (i.e. CTS, TRR & ESRB’s).
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.
• Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and collective bargaining agreement).

Equal Opportunity 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.