Common CAS Test Team Technical Lead, AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA, AZ, US

Date Posted:

2025-09-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, 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 Hardware Engineering team leads the design, development and production of mechanical, electrical and test equipment hardware at Raytheon. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, technology, and CORE principles. Our capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation.

The Precision Control Actuation Systems (PCAS) department is part of the Hardware Engineering functional organization. PCAS is an engineering organization of approximately 150 people who are in Tucson, AZ and Huntsville, AL. We develop new Control Actuation Systems (CAS) including Aerodynamic Tail Fin and Canard Steering Control Sections, Thrust Vector, Attitude and Divert Control Systems, Control Surface and Wing Deployment mechanisms, Stage Separation and Nosecone Ejection Systems, and more.

The Precision Control and Actuation Systems (PCAS) department is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Technical Lead to join our team onsite at the Tucson, AZ facility. We are currently hiring a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (P5) to provide technical leadership overseeing our Common CAS Test. The technical lead will oversee PCAS program acceptance test needs to ensure program requirements are met for low and high volume production, with acceptable technical rigor, meet time standards, and support program schedules.

As an Engineering Technical Lead, you will establish and maintain technical rigor and ensure technical analysis is performed correctly, clearly and properly documented. You will be responsible for general understanding and oversight of all aspects of the Common Test Team functions and collaboration across all aspects of the Common Test Team, including planning, execution, resource management, and technical team leadership. You will collaborate closely with a council of senior CAS experts as well as program stakeholders such as the program CAS Execution Lead, Program CAS Technical Lead, Cross-Product IPT Lead, Program Chief Engineer, Program Manager, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Operations, Quality, and various engineering disciplines.

What You Will Do:

• Technical Leadership: Leverage CAS engineering and test expertise to solve complex design challenges, make data-driven technical decisions, and develop, integrate, and prove-in test solutions and associated integration assets. Provide mentoring and guidance to all team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Utilize continuous improvement methodologies such as Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) (or equivalent systems such as Six-Sigma) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly with Sustainment (DFMA/S) to drive improvements into products and processes. Develop and leverage plans and strategies such as Knowledge Point Plans (KPPs) to mature designs that meet program Statement of Work (SOW) and qualification requirements.

• Liaison and Coordination: Provide day-to-day liaison between Common CAS Test; execution lead, team members and programmatic leadership across all phases of development, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

• Proposal Support: Support cost and schedule planning efforts, including cost Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), formal Basis of Estimates (BOEs), project plans, and technology maturity plans.

• Scope Management: Identify and manage out of scope activities per stakeholder requests and bring implementation solutions to leadership. Write and review SOW documentation. Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to provide Technical Evaluations of manpower and material proposals.

• Leadership and Engagement: Engage senior management and technical leaders on various topics, demonstrating superior organizational, presentation, and tactical execution skills. Contribute to developing and aligning common program vision, execution strategies, and plans.

• Risk Management: Actively work with program integration lead to identify, manage, and mitigate risks or capture opportunities.

• Grade Expectations: You will be expected to work autonomously, manage stakeholders, set expectations for rigor, leverage the organization to fill gaps to achieve objectives, and have expert or mastery level knowledge within the control mechanism development domain. In addition, you will be expected to flex responsibilities based on changing needs of the program.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

• Minimum Ten (10) of engineering experience in systems, electrical, or mechanical design, with a preference for CAS test development across all phases.

• Prior technical lead experience in roles such as Technical Lead, or IPT Lead.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related science degree
• Ability to quickly build collaborative networks, empower employees, lead and motivate teams, and foster effective collaboration
• Experience in technical and cost proposal development, technical risk management, and managing cost and schedule requirements
• Experience with Production and Transition to Production (TTP) programs
• Experience leading development and maintenance across multiple program sites
• Experience identifying technical debt and implementing structured approaches for closure
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with production processes
• Experience using and designing test equipment for product acceptance
• Experience identifying tooling needs to improve product quality and drive efficiency
• Experience identifying test inefficiencies and leveraging process improvements including automation to improve product quality and drive efficiency
• Experience in addressing technical issues from requirements baseline to design changes, analysis, and qualification, through production that may include negotiating requirements changes
• Proven advocate for process improvement methodologies (e.g., CMMI, Six Sigma, CORE), team building, and effective partnership with internal resources.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• DoD Secret Clearance

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

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• 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.

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 

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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