Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Section Lead - Test

Location

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

United States of America

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance:
Secret

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 more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today’s mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Test Solutions organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Tech Lead located onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position involves working in a lab environment with weapon test system designers to understand requirements, design solutions, integrate, and deploy systems supporting test and tactical software development, testing, and delivery of missiles to the warfighter.

• Advanced system‑level test setup and operation across multiple development, qualification, and production environments.
• Collaboration and influence across multi-disciplined groups of experienced engineers, suppliers, and external partners.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex test system engineering activities, including hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance within production, manufacturing, or product qualification environments.
• Experience directing the design, development, and/or integration of test equipment and leading teams of experienced professionals.
• 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.

• Strong organization, planning, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to influence outside your immediate functional area.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Hands‑on experience with rack assembly, cabling, electronics maintenance, and test/data acquisition equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems using oscilloscopes, analyzers, and related tools.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, Agile methodologies, gate reviews, and EVMS.

• 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.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when…