Principal Systems Engineer, Field Test Lead, Onsite

Date posted: .

Location:

Andover, MA. Position:
Principal Systems Engineer – Onsite. Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

• Lead field test activities for System Integration, Verification, and Validation, including event planning, test requirement assessment, and execution.
• Define and execute test strategy by analyzing software implementation, hardware needs, and range test availability to establish a comprehensive test campaign.
• Develop and implement test plans and procedures; perform integration and verification in simulated and real‑world environments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues in real time and through detailed post‑test debugging and analysis.
• Drive performance improvements by collaborating across functions, tracking metrics, and documenting lessons learned to resolve system issues.
• Perform modeling and analysis using simulation tools to predict system performance and support verification and validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and system functionality.
• Document and communicate integration activities; present results to Program Management, System Integration and Test leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Manage a small team of integration engineers to achieve execution objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government customers and supporting organizations to align scope, requirements, schedule, and necessary preparations for successful event execution.
• Coordinate with RTX MCVC Range organization for location, asset, and staffing requirements.
• Support missions and test events by traveling as needed (up to 20%) to various RTX facilities, test sites, or to lead range support teams from Andover.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, and/or system testing.
• Experience developing technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, and technical reports.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Experience with project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or JIRA, scheduling, WBS development, staffing planning, and small‑team management.
• Hands‑on experience in integration labs, test facilities, and field verification.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and configuration control.
• Experience with aircraft coordination and mission planning is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance required at day
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• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules where possible.
• Employee assistance program and Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.

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.