Test Solutions Engineering Factory Sustainment Lead

Date Posted:

2026-08-20



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE



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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. 

Job Summary:

This position is for a Principal Engineer with at least 8 years of professional engineering experience.  If you enjoy working and leading hands-on multidiscipline teams, the Test Solutions Engineering Center (TSEC) is interested in hearing from you. The TSEC organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions.  Test Solutions (TS) products are in engineering labs, in the field, in factories, and in production testing environments utilized for testing weapon system products. TSEC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as Principal Factory Sustainment Lead, located onsite in Huntsville, AL. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for multiple programs in production factory environment. If you enjoy project management, creating the execution schedule for your project, understanding and owning the financial and associated Earned Value elements of running a team, partnering with other functional organizations, and establishing strong relationships with the program office and customers, this is the job for you!  You will be responsible for driving to completion multiple stages of test product engineering development, sustainment, test equipment troubleshoot, and will be responsible for maintaining the cost, schedule and technical aspects of your assigned projects. 

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years’ prior relevant experience.

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management. 

• Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments. 

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

• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs. 

• Experience with Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs. 

• Experience in managing teams.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. 

• EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification.

• Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers. 

• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership. 

• Experience in small/medium program execution.  

• Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance. 

• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup and contract close-out. 

• Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT). 

• Agile Methodologies understanding. 

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Huntsville, Alabama, earned the nickname "ROCKET CITY" for its close association with U.S. space research since 1950. RTX has been here since the early years, having launched its Huntsville operations as the Raytheon Company in 1948. Some of the brightest minds in aerospace and defense call it home. Can you see yourself here?  

• This role is 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL and qualifies for relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 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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