Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Test Equipment (TE) Development Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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's 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.

Raytheon’s Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to support Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Development Test Equipment (TE). This position involves leading a multi-disciplined engineering team, providing technical oversight and managing the development, integration and verification of new test equipment solutions that support RAM development and future production.

In this role, you will lead the design and development lifecycle of Test Equipment, including requirements definition, architecture and design reviews, hardware/software integration, verification and validation and coordination of Release‑to‑Production for new TE capabilities.

This is an on-site position located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead a cross-functional team of 5–7 Test Equipment Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, systems and software engineers, focused on new test equipment development.

• Define TE requirements in collaboration with Program Engineering, Systems Engineering and Product Test Engineering (PTE), ensuring alignment with RAM development needs.

• Oversee TE architecture, design trade studies, prototype build, integration planning and technical reviews throughout the development lifecycle.

• Manage TE integration, verification, and validation activities, ensuring readiness for system‑level testing and eventual factory deployment.

• Coordinate with Program Management and Chief Engineering organizations to prioritize engineering tasks, manage risks and ensure technical rigor.

• Partner with Program Responsible Engineer Authorities (REA), Product Test Engineers (PTE), Manufacturing Engineers (ME) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure TE designs meet capability, performance and manufacturability expectations.

• Support the transition of newly developed TE into production environments, including Release‑to‑Production (RtP), training, and technical support for initial deployment.

• Engage with suppliers for hardware/software development, design reviews, qualification activities and factory acceptance tests.

• Manage TE development budgets and schedules, including regular performance reporting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and cost/schedule variance analysis.

• Maintain an IPT project tracking system; hold REAs accountable for technical progress and program commitments.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in TE design practices, technologies and processes supporting RAM development.

• Identify staffing/resource needs and remove programmatic or technical barriers for the team.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers to grow technical depth and strengthen engineering discipline within the IPT.

• Support occasional travel for supplier engagement, development testing, and engineering reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience in Test Equipment or Test Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, and/or Systems Engineering.

• Experience in test system development, including requirements, design, integration, verification, validation and/or qualification.

• Experience with program management tools: Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or risk and opportunity management.

• Experience with budget control, schedule management, EAC process, and/or financial reporting.

• EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior IPTL, project management or technical leadership experience.

• Experience developing test equipment or automated test systems.

• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines, program management, suppliers, and customers.

• Experience contributing to proposals, including writing basis of estimates.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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