Senior Test and Telemetry Engineering Lead

Date Posted:
2026-03-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

SETC Systems Engineering & Test Capability 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

What You Will Do

• Work as Test Event and Telemetry Lead to oversee all lab and field test event efforts, including preparation, execution, data collection/analysis, and report generation.
• Support missile build and delivery activities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate test readiness activities to ensure equipment, configurations, and processes are aligned with program schedules and requirements.
• Own and manage telemetry test equipment lifecycle activities, including repairs, hardware utilization tracking, replacement planning, and testing.
• Coordinate compliance activities in partnership with Cyber Security to ensure test equipment meets program requirements.
• Implement and manage software upgrades for telemetry tools and associated test systems.
• Interpret and work from test equipment engineering drawings to support integration and troubleshooting activities
• Provide hands-on support during lab and field test events, including acceptance test planning and execution.
• Interpret and analyze telemetry data; clearly communicate results to engineering teams, REAs, and customers.
• Read and understand Unit Under Test (UUT) engineering drawings and requirements to ensure proper telemetry configuration and verification alignment.
• Proactively coordinate cross-functionally to ensure hardware availability, software builds, and lab readiness for integration and test events.
• Maintain organized documentation of equipment status, telemetry configurations, test data, and formal test reports.
• Support customer coordination activities including equipment shipment and test planning alignment.
• Utilize configuration/data management tools (e.g., cPDM preferred) to maintain traceability and documentation control.
• The ability to obtain additional program clearances as needed

Travel required (20%)

Please note: This position requires you to work on site. No remote work available.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Math (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of applied work experience in integration & verification.
• Experience working with telemetry data.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and system requirements.

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

• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Math.
• Hands-on experience with missile systems/host platforms, telemetry and test equipment integration in lab/field environments, and telemetry data analysis tools.
• Experience leading a team in planning, executing, and reporting on test activities within a laboratory environment.
• Experience collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues.
• Experience managing and presenting technical data to Stakeholders and Customer community, in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes.

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.

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: 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.

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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