SPECTER Integration and Test Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

Date Posted:

2026-04-22

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Specter Portfolio is currently hiring an Integration and Test IPTL to lead test station development and system integration. As the technical lead for test development, coordination, and qualification events, you will play a critical role in the successful execution of system performance and testing strategies.

You will be at the forefront of ensuring a seamless transition to production, delivering optimized test solutions and system enhancements.

Join our organization and collaborate with top talent across a variety of engineering disciplines, Chief Engineers, and subject matter experts to enable effective performance testing and data collection for critical components that support our mission.

As the Integration and Test IPTL, you will be responsible for leading test strategy execution, coordinating with the customer/test sites, test station development, overseeing cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining technical rigor in documentation and execution. You will have the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with program goals, driving improvements, and mentoring early-career engineers. This position requires close collaboration across teams, including Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Equipment, and Program Management.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, development, and execution of test plans and procedures supporting system integration and qualification.

• Oversee test station development and identify/document potential improvements to optimize test processes.

• Coordinate and lead efforts with government test centers and customer stakeholders for test execution and risk mitigation.

• Conduct system performance analysis, data collection, and support system verification efforts.

• Participate in Failure Investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.

• Ensure technical rigor in all documentation and facilitate the transition to production.

• Provide leadership and guidance on program processes and best practices across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Cross-Product Teams (CPTs).

• Mentor and support the development of earlier-career engineers.

• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) to manage scope and budget, maintain schedules, and provide variance explanations.

• Prepare and present materials for program reviews, leadership briefings, and technical discussions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Mechanical development, integration, and qualification.

  • Structural/Thermal analysis.

  • Mechanisms design and testing.

  • Transition to Production (TTP).

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with government and test agencies.

• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain special program access after start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in STEM.

• Experience as a subject matter expert in technical briefings, proposals, and failure investigations (FRACAS).

• Familiarity with tools such as CREO, cPDM, and related analysis software.

• Knowledge of military systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures, along with DoD customer infrastructure experience.

• Strong understanding of the Mechanical Engineering Product Development Cycle.

• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, configuration management, and technical risk mitigation.

• Experience supporting Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS) development, verification, and validation.

• Demonstrated ability to champion RTX values and foster team collaboration.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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