Flight Test Project Lead - Next Gen Testbed (B737-800)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Flight Test Project Lead to join our Flight Test Operations (FTO) Team in support of the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800 used to develop advanced mission capabilities. In this role, you will lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure, ensuring alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop requirements, support test design efforts, and oversee aircraft modification activities that enable safe and successful mission execution. You will also support proposal development and resource planning while contributing to milestone reviews and execution planning for rapid development programs. In addition to Next Gen Testbed responsibilities, Flight Test Project Leads support other FTO platforms including our Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi‑program Testbed. This onsite position may be based in Ontario or El Segundo, California, with occasional travel to flight test integration locations.

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Experience working in system development, integration, and test efforts.
Experience working classified and SAP programs.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a deputy or primary Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Cost Account Manager, Earned Value reporting, schedule management, and developing proposals.
Experience working with Supply Chain and subcontractors.
Effective communication and teaming with senior-level leaders, external customers, end users, and analysts.
Experience in flight test, test planning, aviation, or avionics testing.
Experience working with cross-functional team in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure, ensuring alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop requirements, support test design efforts, and oversee aircraft modification activities that enable safe and successful mission execution.
Support proposal development and resource planning.
Contribute to milestone reviews and execution planning for rapid development programs.
Support other FTO platforms including our Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi‑program Testbed.
Own test project budget and schedule, including cost forecasting and performance tracking with regular status reporting to the customer.
Coordinate across engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, mechanical) and functional teams (supply chain, quality, and security) to meet project milestones for execution.
Assist in development of proposals for new flight test business.
Coordinate integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operation teams to meet RTX flight test program objectives and customer flight test schedules.