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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Test Architect NSMS - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, SAP Ariba - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1391df19-ca20-4cfd-aa45-5399fc6b2bb0/principal-test-architect-nsms ## About the Role * Typically requires a Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Eight (8) years of prior relevant experience * Experience in Integration and Testing * Active and transferable US government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer * Experience working with customers to develop program integration and test strategies * Graduate or able to enroll in the Raytheon Test Architect Development Program * Platform Integration and Test work with surface ships and/or land-based missile systems * Production line testing experience * Statistical analysis experience towards optimization of testing ## Description We are currently hiring a Test Architect Engineer responsible for the test strategy and architecture on the SM-6 IAU Program focused on product transition to production. This leader will develop, maintain and ensure the test strategy is optimized to meet program end-goal objectives. The role requires critical interaction/event planning with the Chief Engineers, software team and systems integration and test team with a focus on test processes, embedded test, factory operations, and other functions., * Responsible for test strategy for critical aspects of the program production efforts and defines metrics to gauge progress. * Facilitates the transition between Engineering Development and Production Test Program Phases to optimize production assembly and test solutions. * Responsible for defining or optimizing test environments and requirements to ensure on-time deliveries. * Responsible for interface and coordination with internal and external organizations on test strategy, coordination, execution, and reporting activities. * Extensive interaction with Program Managers, Directorate Leads, Chief Engineers, and Technical SMEs. * Coordinate with other program IPTs/CPTs to draw on their subject matter experts to address emergent issues across the systems, software and hardware domains. * Represent the interests of the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) directorate on the program. * Interface with the customer community on a regular basis to share test status, issues, and address programmatic concerns. * Have a good knowledge base for Model Based Systems Engineering and how to use this in Integration and Test for the test strategy. * Mentoring junior Test Architects in the performance of their duties. * This position may require domestic and international travel. * The ability to obtain additional program clearances as needed. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing)