Associate Director, Validation Engineering - North Region; Onsite

Job Overview

Associate Director, Validation Engineering

Location:

Hartford, Connecticut (US-CT-EAST)
Role Type:
Onsite
Salary Range: 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD

• Lead and develop a distributed Validation Engineering organization, including supervisors and technical staff.
• Provide strategic and technical direction for development, rig, and production test operations.
• Align Validation Engineering capabilities with commercial and/or military program needs through active engagement in planning and forecasting.
• Advance discipline health through engineering standards, technical rigor, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute outsourcing strategies, including planning, work package definition, supplier integration, and performance oversight.
• Support an environment that keeps employees connected, informed, and able to perform effectively across locations.
• Drive talent planning, staffing models, and skill development pathways to maintain long‑term readiness.
• Coordinate with key engineering partners to support timely issue resolution and ensure test execution meets schedule, cost, and performance commitments.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive integrated program collaboration to maintain strong communication, align resources, ensure milestone visibility, reinforce understanding of program priorities, and strengthen a disciplined, validation‑driven culture across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related field).
• 12+ years of engineering experience with significant exposure to test, validation, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience supporting commercial and/or military program environments.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Experience in Assembly, Test, and Analysis engineering environments.
• Background in test operations, instrumentation, or facility support.
• Experience developing and managing outsourced engineering work packages.
• Strong communication, cross‑site leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Competitive salary range: 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed).

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.