Integration & Test Operations Specialist - Patriot Lab, Onsite

Engineering Services Principal Specialist

The Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities team is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Services Principal Specialist to support hardware and software integration activities for the family of Patriot programs, including both development and fielded Patriot equipment within the Andover-based Patriot Labs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile defense technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You Will Do

• Support Testing Efforts:
  Provide technical operations and maintenance support for Patriot System hardware and software within a laboratory environment. Assist lab users in preparing for and conducting test events.
• Troubleshoot and Analyze:
  Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive Performance:
  Collaborate across functions to support the successful technical execution of complex integration and test events.
• Integrate Systems:
  Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems in both field test and hardware-in-the-loop environments, evaluating system functionality and overall impact.
• Collaborate:
  Partner with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.
• Support Missions:
  Demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and strong problem-solving skills to accommodate user requests while balancing daily PTFA-required activities.
• Travel:
  Travel up to 10% as needed to support mission execution at White Sands Missile Range.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience working within a test facility, depot, field, and/or engineering lab.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government–issued security clearance
• Familiarity with Patriot Technical Manuals and Patriot Maintenance Control System diagnostic software
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting hardware issues, with clear documentation of all actions and steps taken; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with mechanical tools (e.g., power tools, hand tools)
• Experience troubleshooting issues within Windows and Linux systems

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 assistance is available!