Test Solutions Senior Principal Program Lead

RTX; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Solutions, Senior Principal Program Lead for a 100% on-site role in MA. You will oversee capital TE programs with senior staff, drive long-range planning, and ensure execution excellence from TE startup to factory deployment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of leadership and hands-on experience in EVM, IMS baselining, and proposal development. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of leadership in mid- to large-scale technical programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and baselining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience bidding proposals and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple TE startup to factory deployment projects.
• Drive long-range planning for capital TE and program needs.
• Oversee TE scope, budgets, metrics, and EACs.

Skills

Leadership

EVM

IMS scheduling

Capital planning

Proposal development

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

PMX tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury 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

About the Company

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.

Position Overview

This position is for a Test Solutions, Senior Principal Program Lead with at least ten (10) years of hardware engineering experience. If you enjoy working in hands‑on multidisciplinary teams, the Test Solutions Center (TS) in hearing from you! This position is 100% on site in Andover/Tewksbury, MA Andover offers a great mix of career opportunities and quality of life — minutes away from Boston’s tech scene while still giving you a comfortable, suburban environment. The North Shore of Boston is an area known for great schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and city life. In this role, you’ll work on mission‑critical technologies with experienced engineers, with strong long‑term stability and advancement potential. Take a quick look at the area in this short video. At Raytheon, 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 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Test Solutions (TS) Center within the Hardware Engineering Discipline is a multi‑discipline organization responsible for developing Production and Engineering test equipment (TE) solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands‑on designers using the latest technologies and tools to integrate state‑of‑the‑art test solutions. TS products are utilized in engineering labs, foreign and domestic depots, and in production testing environments utilized for tactical products. TS has work opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post‑production sustainment. The Test Solutions Center seeks a Test Solutions, Senior Principal Program Lead to oversee multiple project teams who are responsible for the execution of capital TE scope. Capital Execution Leaders are responsible for all elements of capital TE scope through all lifecycles, budget, metrics and Estimates At Completion (EACs). The selected candidate will support and drive the development of capital execution rigor and long‑range planning for engineering and operations capital. You will establish meaningful and measurable goals and communicate effectively with your team to ensure alignment with the department and directorate.

What You Will Do

• Lead multiple projects and teams from TE Startup to Factory Deployment
• Understand scope, factory and program needs of programs
• Drive and be involved in long range planning for capital TE
• Lead TE proposal efforts supporting the Engineering / Operations Long Range Plan
• Follow TE EAC process for scope execution and metric generation
• Lead by example, adhere to, and ensure alignment with Raytheon values and behaviors
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline teams in the operation, testing, and troubleshooting of systems
• Provide independent business health checks by evaluating capital execution metrics
• Involvement in TS Center initiatives
• Interact with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Cross Product Team (CPT) / Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, as well as other functional management to drive results to achieve program and business unit objectives

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years relevant experience At least ten (10) years of leadership experience overseeing mid- to large‑scale technical teams and projects Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), and baselining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) of projects Experience with bidding proposals and long‑range planning

Qualifications We Prefer Experience working with Program Configuration Management principles and tools such as IMS, PMX tools, or tracking books Knowledge of business and program improvements through process improvement methodologies Experience supporting technical issue resolution, and mentoring early career staff members, or managing project teams of various sizes

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.

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.