Raytheon Technologies

Sr. Systems Engineer, Qualification Test Lead

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with systems hardware, software, integration, and/or testing
  • Proven test experience in lab or test range environments
  • Familiarity with hardware systems integration, preferably on military platforms
  • Experience leading or supporting integration and test activities

Responsibilities

  • Perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of Effector systems
  • Manage daily tasks of the engineering team responsible for lab testing
  • Develop and implement test plans and documentation for testing environments
  • Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems
  • Collect and analyze test data for performance evaluation
  • Create and modify documentation for formal testing reviews
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Commitment to values of Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
  • Potential access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Eligibility for 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Access to employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave and paid time off provisions
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928
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

In Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) we integrate, verify, and validate our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers.

The Systems Integration and Test Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Department within the SE&TC Effectors Center is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Hardware Integration and Qualification/Verification testing. In this role you will be hands- on, supporting the successful completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data.

What You Will Do

Perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of Effector systems in flight and ground test environments to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.

Additionally, manage day to day tasking of an engineering team responsible for lab testing, as well as coordinating availability and managing schedule with on-site test resources. Responsible for delivering reliability testing artifacts to Reliability team partners and the government customer.
  • Support Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments; perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of Effector systems in flight and ground test environments to ensure system performance against specifications and requirements.
  • Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems, evaluating their functionality and impact.
  • Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging. Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis
  • Perform Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to ensure system performance and provide detailed reports of the results.
  • Document and Communicate: Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.
  • Collaborate: Interface and coordinate across the different company functions and with the customers, suppliers, and/or sub-contractors.
  • Support Missions: Travel as needed up to 25% to support mission execution at various locations including test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations for a one- or two-week duration.


Qualifications You Must Have

Typically Requires a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math and a minimum of 8 (eight) years of relevant experience.
  • Engineering Experience: Experience with systems hardware, systems software, systems integration, and/or systems test.
  • Test Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Experience leading or supporting tests in a lab environment or at test ranges
    • Hardware Systems Integration experience, with preference for integration on military platforms.
    • Flight Test or Platform Integration


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience leading teams in integration and test activities.
  • Experience creating integration and verification strategies.
  • Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and other lab equipment
  • Experience collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues.
  • Experience working on military platforms, such as Aircraft, Ship-based platforms, and Ground-Based platforms.
  • Experience managing and presenting technical data to Stakeholders and Customer community, in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
  • Experience with capture/pursuit proposals, including contribution or authoring of white papers, RFI responses, proposal of technical volumes, or related experience.


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
  • Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available


Location
  • Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location


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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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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.

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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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