Systems Integration and Test Lead – Patriot Missile programs

Job Description

Citizen, U.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
Security Clearance Type:
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities discipline is seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Lead to support Patriot Missile programs. The I&T Lead will be responsible for a range of engineering activities, including defining integration strategies, planning for requirements sell-off, leading test execution, and conducting data analysis for system integration and verification in hardware-in-the-loop facilities and during ground and flight tests. This role requires the ability to support alternate shifts, work extended hours, and travel as needed.
Oversee planning and execution activities for integrating newly developed missile subassemblies, serving as a subject‑matter expert for integration methods, workflows, and technical requirements.
Support and help drive complex integration and test events, including developing and preparing test beds required for system-level integration and testing of missile subassemblies.
Coordinate resources, schedules, and execution across multiple test facilities to ensure successful and efficient integration and test operations.
Manage and maintain tools used to document, communicate, and track the complex flow of integration activities, ensuring visibility into dependencies and coordinated resource planning.
Review and analyze test data to identify system performance issues, support root-cause investigations, and contribute to integration and verification issue resolution.
Compile, summarize, and present analysis results and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and external customers.
Collaborate across engineering functions—including operations and manufacturing—to drive system performance improvements and address integration challenges.
Support mission execution through travel (up to 10%) to RTX facilities, test sites, vendor locations, and customer locations, primarily during first shift with occasional support during second shift hours.
S. government–issued security clearance.
Experience integrating and testing missile systems, RF subassemblies, and CCAs, including developing simulation scenarios to evaluate system performance.
Experience analyzing large sets of system performance data using tools such as MATLAB to support requirement verification.
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and identifying technical solutions to complex requirements.
Experience generating technical documentation to support requirements integration and verification, including work instructions and process flow diagrams.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. This position is eligible for relocation assistance!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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