Senior Principal Project Engineering Lead – Airborne SSPA Development; Onsite

What You Will Do

• Lead all engineering activities for the EMD phase, including design finalization, integration, verification planning, qualification test readiness, and transition to low‑rate production.
• Direct and coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across RF/power electronics, mechanical design, thermal management, systems engineering, and embedded software.
• Ensure requirements traceability and configuration control as the design evolves through CDR, TRR, and qualification milestones.
• Oversee development of EMD‑level documentation including interface control documents, test procedures, verification matrices, and design release packages.
• Manage technical risk through structured risk charts, mitigation plans, design trades, and data‑driven decision making.
• Drive producibility, reliability, and manufacturability improvements consistent with EMD objectives and downstream production needs.
• Lead preparation and execution of environmental and functional qualification aligned with airborne standards and platform integration requirements.
• Collaborate closely with program management, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth transition to assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
• Maintain strong customer engagement through technical interchange meetings, EMD reviews, progress briefings, and issue resolution.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required.
• Previous experience leading engineering development within EMD or similar mid‑to‑late lifecycle program phases in defense or aerospace.
• Experience working with RF systems, power electronics, or high‑power amplifier development.
• Experience leading multi‑discipline teams through design release, integration, verification, and qualification.

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and risk‑management skills.
• Prior experience with SSPA development or high‑power RF subsystems for airborne platforms.
• Familiarity with airborne environmental qualification standards (DO‑160/MIL‑STD-810) and EMI/EMC (MIL‑STD-461).
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering or digital engineering workflows.
• Background supporting EMD‑phase readiness reviews, audits, and platform integration activities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages available for purchase.
• Parental leave benefits, fertility and family planning support.
• Employee assistance program with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and programs.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with relevant acts.

Salary range: 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

Position Type:
Onsite.