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# Senior Systems Engineer - Flight Test Lead, Patriot programs

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Andover, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, MATLAB, System Testing, Systems Integration, System-level Testing
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1--350-Lowell-St--AN1-ESSEX-BLDG/Senior-Systems-Engineer---Flight-Test-Lead--Patriot-programs_01857394

## About the Role

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, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

 * Experience with system integration and/or system test
 * Experience generating technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, and technical reports

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience performing radar and/or system-level performance data analysis
 * Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field supporting integration and/or verification
 * Experience planning or executing system-level test events (ground tests, flight tests, or customer system tests)
 * Experience interfacing with internal or external customers and using MATLAB or other data-analysis tools

## Description

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a Flight Test Mission Lead in support of Patriot programs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning and leading system-level test efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies within a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You Will Do

 * Flight Test Mission Lead through planning, execution, and reporting
 * Responsible for test planning and walkup - including test readiness assessments
 * Responsible for the execution of scenario development, simulation runs, and hardware in the loop runs for record
 * Coordinate with analysts and subject matter experts to ensure pre-mission data is properly analyzed and presented
 * Coordinate with the overall Patriot Flight Test Lead to identify resources required to execute test event
 * Identify travel team members, coordinate required briefs / access / permissions, provide travel information, manage travel logistics
 * Support Missions: Travel as needed (up to 10%) domestic and international to support mission execution.
 * This role is onsite at our RTX facility in Andover, MA.


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