Raytheon Technologies

Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in Test Systems Engineering or similar engineering roles
  • Proficient in design, development, or integration of test equipment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Familiarity with test equipment and troubleshooting methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with the program Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL)
  • Oversee technical execution of the program
  • Work with Program Manager/IPTL to achieve program milestones
  • Lead a diverse engineering team
  • Conduct presentations for gate reviews
  • Attend Failure and Change Control Boards as needed
  • Prepare reports on team status for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Scholar Program for educational development
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

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.
  • Report status metrics for your team to stakeholders.
  • Define program requirements in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • As the lead, you will be expected to provide training, as needed, understand the scope, cost and schedule of the Program and define/delegate tasking for your team.
  • Travel up to 20% to support development and/or delivery of our test environment equipment.

What You Will Learn:
  • System level test setup and operation across the different environments within development or production.
  • Experience working across multi-disciplined groups of engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a 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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Strong organization, coordination, planning, teaming skills, as well as 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 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!
  • 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 products.

Location Information:
  • Tucson, AZ


As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Founded
1922
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