Sr. Principal Flight Test Lead

Date Posted:
2026-02-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020
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

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. (This is the standard Raytheon Intro which we include in all positions descriptions)

Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) integrates, verifies, and validates 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 (This is the selling statement explaining Who you are, What you do and why someone would want to join your team)

The Effectors Center in the SE&TC Directorate is seeking test engineers focused on Lab Integration, Platform Integration, and/or Flight Test. In this role you will be hands- on, supporting the successful completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data.

This position is Onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Support the successful completion of flight test events, platform integration laboratory testing events, and the associated analysis of test data
• Perform integration, verification, and testing to ensure the system under test performs according to design, specifications, and/or requirements
• Perform data collection activities, including review and assessment of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results
• Trace and/or correct faults in mechanical or electronic systems
• Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages
• Support field testing for land and shipboard testing
• Able to work in a high-paced environment
• Generate CR, CN, or VARs, complete data package and take to board (ERB/CCB)
• Monitor / manage upcoming tasks; assign resources (working knowledge of Microsoft Project)
• Collaborate actively with CAM, IPT, TA, CE, and attend weekly meetings to provide status and needs

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 ten (10) years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with integration at multiple levels of build
• Integration, build, and test processes experience
• Experience leading a team
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action, and/or fault tree analysis
• A strong advocate for process improvement
• Experience executing program gate activities (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• 1553 reprogramming experience
• Flight test experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integration troubleshooting
• Experience collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues
• Experience creating integration and verification strategies
• Technician experience working on military platforms, such as Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Ground Based, and ship-based platforms
• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.
• Experience in integrating RF/EO sensor output, either modulated waveforms or streams of digital samples used for real-time representation of RF/EO scenes data collection / analysis (including Telemetry)
• Experience in a test environment with emphasis in test execution. Preference for experience in both test planning/strategy in addition to test execution

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 available for this position

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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