Senior Principal Sub-Assembly (SUB) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Principal Sub-Assembly (SUB) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) at RTX, a large aerospace and defense company. The position is located in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret). The primary responsibility is managing value stream capacity activities for a Naval Power Product Line, including test equipment integration, factory optimization, supplier capacity growth, test optimization, yield improvement, and Manufacturing Verification Testing (MVT) implementation for Transition To Production (TTP). The role also involves technical monitoring for obsolescence within the value stream, leading assigned teams, and coordinating efforts across multiple organizations to optimize efficiency and complete projects. The Sub IPTL will manage all project phases from requirements definition to delivery, lead troubleshooting and failure investigation for MVT, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineers, Test Equipment, and Production Test Engineers. The position requires defining project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements in conjunction with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer, overseeing design, development, and systems integration for TTP, managing risks, and providing technical guidance. The role also includes supporting proposal development, attending Change Control Boards (CCBs), and approving system changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience.
Integration experience to include hardware, software and/or firmware.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary groups for complete system delivery.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
Experience with both Windows and Microsoft products.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with prime hardware design.
Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.
Knowledge of equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, and electronics maintenance.
Experience guiding teams through troubleshooting processes.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and Doors or Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all phases of the project lifecycle from requirements definition through development and integration to delivery.
Lead troubleshooting and failure investigation activities within the program to achieve the Manufacturing Verification Testing (MVT).
Work with multiple groups to define and generate requirements, statements of work, and verification plans to improve yield improvement.
Lead teams to define and monitor obsolescence of hardware through this contract.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineers, Test Equipment, Production Test Engineers.
Define project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, and ensure adherence to program milestones.
Oversee the design, development, and systems integration activities within production facilities to support transition to production (TTP).
Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resolution of technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating project status, risks, and opportunities effectively.
Support proposal development and planning activities for future projects and initiatives related to the value stream.
Attend Change Control Boards (CCBs) and approve system changes.