Principal Systems Engineer - Deputy Integration and Test Lead

Date Posted:

2026-07-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Deputy Integration and Test Lead (IPTL) is responsible for supporting all phases of system integration and verification for complex aerospace programs. Provides technical direction and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance is validated through rigorous qualification, design verification, and flight test activities. Skilled in building and executing comprehensive test strategies, reviewing requirements for testability, and driving issues to resolution throughout the development lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Support the Integration & Verification Lead by managing day‑to‑day test planning, readiness, and execution, as well as coordinating with design, systems, and specialty engineering teams.
• Oversee creation of test procedures, configuration control, data analysis, and formal documentation for qualification and design verification
• Experienced in leading test teams in lab, field, and flight environments, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality results.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, lead cross-functional test efforts, and maintain alignment with program goals, technical baselines, and customer requirements.
• Drive disciplined verification rigor while fostering collaboration, problem solving, and continuous improvement across the integration and test organization.

Qualifications You Must Have 

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 Eight (8) of technical/engineering experience is required.

• Experience with environmental qualification requirements or equivalent military/industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience leading lab and environmental test activities including: Hardware in the Loop (HIL), Acceptance Testing, Random and sine vibration, Thermal and thermal-vacuum testing, Temperature and humidity profile, 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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