Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Overview

In the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center (SETC), we work across the entire Systems Engineering lifecycle from concept development to sustainment. This position is for a Senior Engineer focused on Hardware/Software Integration, Verification, Flight Test, and Platform Integration. Responsibilities include supporting hardware buildups, integration, design verification tests, environmental tests, qualification tests, data analysis, and leading a small team in integration and test activities.

What You Will Do

• Perform integration, verification, and testing of Effector systems to ensure performance according to specifications.
• Support testing efforts: develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation and execute tests in simulated and real‑world environments.
• Hardware buildup and integration: understand requirements, complete physical builds, document, and certify readiness for the next stage.
• Plan and execute tests at various hardware build levels, including electromagnetic interference, live battery, RF, electrical operational, weight, center of gravity, thermal, and vibration.
• Platform integration: plan and execute integration of Effector systems with customer subsystems or launch platforms in lab or field.
• Flight tests: plan and execute test missions, prepare assets, monitor telemetry, and coordinate with customer, military, and test range.
• Troubleshoot and analyze: identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through data analysis, debugging, failure reporting, corrective action, and fault‑tree analysis.
• Perform data analysis: collect and analyze data to verify performance and provide detailed reports.
• Create and modify documentation for reviews, including Test Readiness Review, Consent to Ship, and Test Data Review packages.
• Collaborate with internal functions, customers, suppliers, and sub‑contractors and lead a small team.
• Support occasional travel to test sites and vendor facilities, typically one- or two-week durations, up to 25% of the year.

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 (5) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in one of the following areas:
• Systems integration and test in lab or field environments.
• Planning or executing platform integration or flight test missions.
• Collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues.
• We Prefer:
• Leadership experience in integration and test activities.
• Experience on military platforms (aircraft, ship‑based, or ground‑based).
• Technical documentation experience (trade studies, test plans, procedures, reports).
• Presentation experience managing and presenting data to stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligible employees may also receive annual incentive compensation and are covered by collective‑bargaining agreements as applicable.

Compliance and Eligibility

This is a U.S.–based role requiring U.S. citizenship and a security clearance (Secret). Candidates must be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to the start date. The role is located onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, veteran status, or any other 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.