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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Solutions Engineering Factory Sustainment Lead - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us6059374e21670b07b38b05a084422396/eaa ## About the Role Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, This position is for a Principal Engineer with at least 8 years of professional engineering experience. If you enjoy working and leading hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) is interested in hearing from you. The TSEC organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions. Test Solutions (TS) products are in engineering labs, in the field, in factories, and in production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TSEC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment., Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years' prior relevant experience. Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management. Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments. Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management. Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs. Experience with Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs. Experience in managing teams. 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: Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification. Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers. Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership. Experience in small/medium program execution. Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance. Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup and contract close-out. Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT). Agile Methodologies understanding. ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as Principal Factory Sustainment Lead, located onsite in Huntsville, AL. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for multiple programs in production factory environment. If you enjoy project management, creating the execution schedule for your project, understanding and owning the financial and associated Earned Value elements of running a team, partnering with other functional organizations, and establishing strong relationships with the program office and customers, this is the job for you! 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