Systems Integration and Test Lead - Patriot Missile programs

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Lead to drive missile subassembly integration and verification across hardware-in-the-loop facilities and flight tests. You will define integration strategies, develop test plans, and oversee execution across facilities while traveling up to 10%.

The role requires a STEM degree, 8+ years of missile integration experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with missile subassembly integration and test.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integration and test planning for missile subassemblies.
• Develop test beds and procedures for system‑level integration and testing.
• Coordinate resources across multiple test facilities and schedules.
• Review test data and support root‑cause investigations.
• Prepare and present analysis to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to improve system performance.

Skills

Missile integration

Test engineering

MATLAB

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

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

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities discipline is seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Lead to support Patriot Missile programs. The I&T Lead will be responsible for a range of engineering activities, including defining integration strategies, planning for requirements sell-off, leading test execution, and conducting data analysis for system integration and verification in hardware-in-the-loop facilities and during ground and flight tests. This role requires the ability to support alternate shifts, work extended hours, and travel as needed.

What You Will Do

• Oversee planning and execution activities for integrating newly developed missile subassemblies, serving as a subject‑matter expert for integration methods, workflows, and technical requirements.
• Support and help drive complex integration and test events, including developing and preparing test beds required for system‑level integration and testing of missile subassemblies.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and execution across multiple test facilities to ensure successful and efficient integration and test operations.
• Manage and maintain tools used to document, communicate, and track the complex flow of integration activities, ensuring visibility into dependencies and coordinated resource planning.
• Write and review integration and verification documentation, including test plans, procedures, test cases, and engineering reports, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with program requirements.
• Review and analyze test data to identify system performance issues, support root‑cause investigations, and contribute to integration and verification issue resolution.
• Compile, summarize, and present analysis results and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and external customers.
• Collaborate across engineering functions‑including operations and manufacturing‑to drive system performance improvements and address integration challenges.
• Support mission execution through travel (up to 10%) to RTX facilities, test sites, vendor locations, and customer locations, primarily during first shift with occasional support during second shift hours.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with missile subassembly integration and test.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience integrating and testing missile systems, RF subassemblies, and CCAs, including developing simulation scenarios to evaluate system performance.
• Experience analyzing large sets of system performance data using tools such as MATLAB to support requirement verification.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and identifying technical solutions to complex requirements.
• Experience generating technical documentation to support requirements integration and verification, including work instructions and process flow diagrams.

What We Offer

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.

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role 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 development of our prod