RTX
PrincipalTestSystemsTechnicalLeadEngineer
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“Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer at RTX. Skills: Test Systems Engineering, hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, maintenance, design, development and/or integration of test equipment, leading multi-disciplined teams. Technical Execution of the program. establish and complete program milestones”
Industry & Context.
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Travel up to 20%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), minimum of eight (8) years’ prior relevant experience, Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments, Experience with design, development and/or integration of test equipment, The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required
Nice to Have
organization, coordination, planning, teaming skills, written and oral communication skills, Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems, Knowledge of or experience with equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, electronics maintenance, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers, Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers, Experience leading multi-disciplined teams, Experience with Agile Process and gate reviews, Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Agile Methodologies understanding
What You'll Do.
Technical Execution of the program
establish and complete program milestones
Define program requirements
cost and schedule of the Program
define/delegate tasking for your team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate regularly with the program Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL); Lead a multi-disciplinary team in an engineering environment; Work directly with the Program Manager/IPTL; Experience working across multi-disciplined groups of engineers; Experience leading multi-disciplined teams
Communication Scope
written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Technical Execution of the program, establish and complete program milestones, define/delegate tasking for your team, Experience with Agile Process and gate reviews, Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Agile Methodologies understanding
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 **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:** **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required At RTX, 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 Equipment Engineering (TEE) organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of **Principal Test Systems Execution Lead Engineer** located **onsite in Tucson, Arizona**. This position involves working in a lab environment with weapon test system designers to understand requirements, design solutions, integrate, and deploy the systems to help support test and tactical software development, testing, and delivery of missiles to the warfighter. **What You Will Do:** * Communicate regularly with the program Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL). * Responsible for the Technical Execution of the program. * Work directly with the Program Manager/IPTL to establish and complete program milestones. * Lead a multi-disciplinary team in an engineering environment. * Develop and participate in presentations for gate reviews. * Attend Failure Review Boards (FRBs) when required. * Attend Change Control Boards (CCBs) and approve system changes. *
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