Test Systems Senior Principal Execution Lead

Test Systems Senior Principal Execution Lead

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 position as Test Systems Senior Principal Execution Lead, located on-site in Huntsville, AL. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing schedule and technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for a program. If you enjoy project management, creating the schedule for your project, understanding and owning the financial and Earned Value elements of running a team, partnering with other functional organizations, and establishing strong relationships with the program office and customer, this is the job for you!

You will be responsible for driving to completion multiple stages of test product engineering development and will be responsible for maintaining the cost, schedule and technical aspects of your assigned projects.

This position will be supporting SM3 IB. The SM ‑ 3 Block IB missile uses a kinetic kill vehicle designed to destroy short- to intermediate ‑ range ballistic missiles using the "hit ‑ to ‑ kill" technique, where the interceptor's kinetic energy destroys the target without an explosive warhead.

What You Will Learn

• Execution Leadership & Technical Ownership
  • Independently lead cross ‑ functional engineering teams including electrical, mechanical, software, and systems in executing the full test ‑ system lifecycle (design, development, integration, sell ‑ off).
  • Manage day ‑ to ‑ day technical execution of assigned work packages, ensuring clear tasking, issue escalation, scope adherence, and alignment to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Drive timely visibility of technical, schedule, and integration risks; conduct 30/60/90 ‑ day look ‑ ahead reviews and maintain tight execution cadence.
  • Approve technical changes; contribute to FRBs and CCBs; maintain integration readiness artifacts and ensure systems meet entry and exit criteria.
• Program Controls & Cross ‑ Functional Coordination
  • Partner closely with CAMs and PMO/IPT leadership to ensure plans, deliverables, and milestones remain executable and aligned with program objectives.
  • Provide accurate execution status, staffing forecasts, supplier updates, risk and issue reporting, and other data essential to CAM cost and schedule analysis.
  • Understand EVMS fundamentals, including how baseline changes, BCRs, QBDs, EAC/LRE updates, and cost and schedule variance drivers impact execution.
  • Ensure EL ‑ led execution aligns with CAM ‑ managed control account budgets, plans, and performance measurements.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Process Discipline
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues using scopes, analyzers, and related diagnostic tools.
  • Follow established Test Solutions processes and contribute to continuous improvement of integration workflows and readiness practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience.
• Experience supporting or leading Test Systems Development efforts (hardware/software development, integration, V&V).
• Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• 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 team of sub-IPMs and engineers.
• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present…