Test Solutions AT SBU Senior Principal Execution Lead

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America

Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808 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 foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Test Solutions (TS) organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions. As the Senior Principal Execution Lead for the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of a franchise sole-source program transitioning from CDR to production. This program anchors multiple large Raytheon capital investments supporting current and future production programs. This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ. Take a quick look at the area in this short video. In this role,you’ll work on mission‑critical technologies with experienced engineers, with strong long‑term stability and advancement potential. What You Will Do: Independently lead cross-functional, factory focused, engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and systems, to execute the full test system lifecycle (design, development, integration, sell-off). Leader of leaders role focused on supporting the factory leads who manage day-to-day technical execution of assigned Earned Value work packages, ensuring task clarity, issue escalation, scope adherence, and alignment to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Conduct 30/60/90-day look-ahead reviews with the leads, drive visibility of technical, schedule, and integration risks, and maintain a tight execution cadence. Lead efforts across multiple capital projects including common CGS. Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Management Office (PMO)/Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership to align plans, deliverables, and milestones with program objectives. Owner of Production TE scope across portfolio Coordinate Production TE scope and strategy across contracts Coordinate Production TE status with SBU factory IPTLs Communicate monthly/quarterly status with SBU TS Execution Lead Follow established Test Solutions processes and contribute to continuous improvement of integration workflows and readiness practices. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 8 years of experience with an advanced degree. Experience leading production test systems development efforts, including hardware/software development, integration, verification, and validation (V&V). Experience with project cost and schedule management on a contractual EV programs. Active and transferable U.
S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.
S. citizenship is required, as only U.
S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in large program execution and technical leadership. Experience with proposal capture and contract processes, including Requests for Proposal (RFP), Basis of Estimates (BOE), Statements of Work (SOW), contract startup, and close-out. Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)/Integrated Master Plan (IMP) alignment, risk and opportunity management, and test system lifecycle. Experience with all functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT). Understanding of Research/Development, capital projects, engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance. Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

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. This role is 100% onsite and qualifies for relocationassistance Location Information: Tucson, AZ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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