Sr Systems Engineer - Test Director

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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​

 Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. 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.

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.

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.

You Must Have: 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.

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.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect,