Sr. Systems Engineer - Test Director

RTX
Tucson, AZ, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$86,800.0 - $165,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Systems Integration Test Data Test Execution Engine Operational Systems Cts+

Job description

The Systems Engineering and Test Center, Effectors, is seeking a Test Director to manage the end-to-end integration lifecycle for U.S. government contracts. Responsibilities include test procedure development and execution, planning and performing integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications. A strong technical background is required. The position works in a lab and field test environments with flexible work hours to accommodate work/life balance practices.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and execution of test events cumulating in multiple flight test demonstrations.
  • Perform comprehensive planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of testing activities.
  • Perform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.
  • Conduct/create documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which may include Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Engineering Safety Review Boards (ESRB’s).
  • Liaison between the test execution team, customer representatives (when present) and program leads during the preparation and execution of the test events.
  • This position may require up to 10% travel during periods that include field test execution.

What You Will Learn:

  • Manage system lab and field testing and provide reliable data to the program leadership team enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the installation, integration checkout and test of operational system modifications and upgrades.
  • Communicate with many levels of program, and other contractors and works to positively guide parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

  • Experience with Systems Integration, test planning and/or test execution
  • Experience with test related reviews (i.e. CTS, TRR & ESRB’s)
  • Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Coyote flight test operations or other rapid development programs
  • Experience collecting and analyzing test data
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues
  • Experience with telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.
  • Ability to become certified in explosives handling for 1.1 products.

Benefits & conditions

1151 E Hermans Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 $86,800 - $165,200 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description Parental leave Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account, 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.

About the company

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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