SM-3 Test Architect P5

RTX•Tucson, AZ

20h•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Test Architect Engineer responsible for the test strategy and architecture on the Standard Missile (SM) -3 program focused on increasing production capacity and efficiency. 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 system integration and test team with a focus on test processes, embedded test, factory operations, and other functions. The person fulfilling this role will also be mentoring junior Test Architects across the SM-3 Programs. Join this team to perform technically challenging assignments which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our warfighters.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s of science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Ten (10) 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving test strategy covering critical aspects of the SM-63program production efforts while defining/enabling 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 and maximizing productivity.
Responsibility for maintaining traceability between factory testing and system specification
Responsible for understanding/tracking test coverage, supporting factory flow analysis and test resource needs
Responsible for interfacing 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 Conduct (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