Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer performs hands-on hardware/software integration, verification, and testing for Effector systems in the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Center. The role supports hardware buildups, integration, design verification, environmental and qualification testing, and analysis of test data to verify that systems meet specifications and requirements. Work may take place in laboratories, in the field, and at flight-test ranges, supporting Effector programs across ship-, surface-, and air-launched systems, advanced technologies, and space solutions. The position is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and may require travel to test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations—typically for one- or two-week periods and up to 25% of the year. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the specified government and ATF clearances. The listed salary range is $95,500–$181,700. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to business-unit and position eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline, typically, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in systems integration and test in a laboratory or field environment.
Experience planning or executing platform integration or flight-test missions.
Experience collecting and evaluating data to diagnose and solve technical issues.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance is also required before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams in integration and test activities.
Experience working on military platforms, such as aircraft, ship-based platforms, and ground-based platforms; experience with RTX products or related technologies is strongly valued.
Experience generating technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, test procedures, or technical reports.
Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customer communities in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

Responsibilities

Perform integration, verification, and testing of Effector systems against specifications and requirements.
Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and integration and verification documentation; perform or execute tests in simulated and real-world environments.
Support test-asset hardware buildup, including understanding requirements, completing and documenting the build, and certifying unit readiness for the next stage.
Plan and execute tests at different hardware-build levels, including electromagnetic interference, live battery, RF, electrical operational, weight, center-of-gravity, thermal, and vibration testing.
Plan and execute integration of Effector systems with customer subsystems or launch platforms in laboratories or field environments, including aircraft, ships, and ground-based launchers.
Plan and execute flight-test missions, including test planning, logistics, safety, security, test-asset preparation, telemetry monitoring, and coordination with customers, military personnel, and test ranges.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system issues using data analysis and debugging; support failure reporting, analysis, corrective action, and fault-tree analysis.
Collect and analyze data to assess system performance and prepare detailed results reports.
Create or modify documentation for formal test reviews, potentially including Test Readiness Review, Consent to Ship, and Test Data Review packages.
Coordinate with company functions, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Lead a small team in integration and test activities.
Travel occasionally to test sites, vendor facilities, and customer locations as needed, typically for one- or two-week durations and up to 25% of the year.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms