Raytheon Technologies

Test Architect - Shipboard Missile Development

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience
  • Active and in-scope Secret US security clearance
  • Experience in integration and testing processes
  • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of test strategies for program production
  • Facilitate transitions between Engineering Development and Production Test Phases
  • Define and optimize test environments and requirements
  • Coordinate test strategy and execution with internal and external organizations
  • Engage with Program Managers and Engineering leadership to ensure alignment
  • Collaborate with program IPTs/CPTs to resolve emergent system issues
  • Interface regularly with customers to update them on test status and resolve concerns

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Employee Scholar Program for continuing education
  • Parental leave and paid time off
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

What You Will Do

 

We are currently hiring a System Integration and Test SI&T engineer to join the standard missile Offices of the Chief Engineer. The individual will provide critical support to the day-to-day system integration and testing activities defined in the test strategy.  In addition, the individual will be called on to support the evolution of individual test strategies and architectures focused on program development and execution. This leader will provide critical input in the development, maintenance and implementation of the program test strategy as it is optimized to meet program objectives. The role requires critical interaction/event planning with the Chief Engineers, Lead System Engineers, and other program TAs, in addition to software team and system integration and test team.

 

Join this team to perform technically challenging assignments which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our war fighters.

 

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

 

  • Responsible for supporting development and implementation of test strategy for critical aspects of the program production efforts and defining metrics to gauge progress.
  • Facilitates the transition between Engineering Development and Production Test Program Phases to optimize production assembly and test solutions.
  • Responsible for defining or optimizing test environments and requirements to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Responsible for interface and coordination with internal and external organizations on test strategy, coordination, execution, and reporting activities.
  • Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Directorate Leads, Engineering leadership, and Technical SMEs.
  • Coordinate with other program IPTs/CPTs to draw on their subject matter experts to address emergent issues across the systems, software and hardware domains.
  • Represent the interests of the Systems Engineering and Test Conduct (SE&TC) directorate on the program.
  • Interface with the customer community on a regular basis to share test status, issues, and address programmatic concerns.
  • Have a good knowledge base for Model Based Systems Engineering and how to use this in Integration and Test for the test strategy.
  • Mentoring junior I&T engineers on their performance of their duties
  • This position may require domestic and international travel

 

Qualifications You Must Have

 

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Eight (8) years of prior relevant experience.

  • An active and in-scope Secret US security clearance
  • Experience in Integration and Testing

 

Qualifications We Prefer

 

  • Experience working with customers to develop program integration and test strategies
  • Graduate or able to enroll in the Raytheon Test Architect Development Program
  • Platform Integration and Test work with surface ships and/or land-based missile systems
  • Production line testing experience
  • Statistical analysis experience towards optimization of testing

 

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.



Clearance Information:

  • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

Location: 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.

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