Sr. Systems Engineer - SM-3 Qualification Lead Systems Integration and Test

RTX•Tucson, AZ

6d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Integration & Test (I&T) Environmental Qualification Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting environmental test campaigns to demonstrate compliance with system- and component-level requirements. This role ensures products meet program, customer, and industry standards through rigorous environmental qualification testing. The candidate will serve as the technical authority for environmental test methods, test readiness, anomaly resolution, and verification closure.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines.
A minimum Five (5) of technical/engineering experience is required.
Experience with environmental qualification requirements or equivalent military/industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
Experience leading environmental test activities including: Random and sine vibration, thermal and thermal-vacuum testing, temperature and humidity profiles, altitude and pressure testing, mechanical shock and E3 (EMI/EMC, lightning, grounding, bonding).
Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement best practices.
Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and requirement documents.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced test environment.
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.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including technical writing and customer communication.
Experience with aerospace or defense qualification programs.
Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements verification, V&V planning, configuration management).
Experience with test facilities, environmental chambers, and vibration/shock tables.
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification test activities, including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3).
Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with military/industry and program-specific requirements.
Serve as the primary interface between engineering design teams, test laboratories, systems engineering, and program management for all qualification test matters.
Review environmental requirements and ensure proper allocation, verification methods, and test coverage throughout the product lifecycle.
Generate environmental test configurations, test setups, and instrumentation plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), ensuring configuration control, safety compliance, and procedural accuracy.
Manage environmental test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive corrective actions to closure.
Interpret test data, assess system performance, and document results in formal reports suitable for customer delivery.
Provide technical guidance on environmental qualification strategy, tailoring, and compliance approaches.
Support risk management, schedule development, cost estimates, and resource planning for environmental testing activities.
Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in environmental testing and verification methodologies.