Field Engineering Test Lead

Job Overview

Date posted:
Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M07 ~ 3292 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M07
Position:
Field Test Engineer Lead (Coyote program)
Role type:
Hybrid. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person required. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance. Security Clearance Type:
Secret. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued clearance required on day 1.

• Lead a small team and support operation and maintenance activities of the Coyote UAS weapon platform.
• Collaborate with multiple program leads to ensure alignment within the Testing team.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time (80% CONUS, 20% OCONUS) for off-site customer locations.
• Perform Coyote assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Assist in planning, perform data analysis, and support system integration and testing.
• Receive technical guidance and tasking; ensure compliance with accepted practices.
• Manage front-line responsibilities: expense reports, performance reviews/development, hiring input, time-card approval and policy compliance.
• Move or lift equipment up to 49lb using proper lifting techniques or equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5years relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 2years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain before start).
• U.S. citizenship (required for clearance).
• Experience repairing military sensors or radar systems.
• Experience repairing military UAS systems.
• Depot support maintenance on electronics or radar.
• Proficiency with tools and test equipment used in electronic installation, maintenance, and test.
• Documented training on Coyote/M‑LIDS.
• Preferred: graduate of US military UAS technical school, knowledge of military protocol, COLTS Logistics Database certification.
• Excellent technical writing, oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter capable of aligning priorities and working independently.

Salary range: 86,800

USD – 165,200

USD, based on experience. Benefits include 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, holidays, annual incentive programs (subject to performance and agreement). The role is U.S. based; relocation not eligible.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. The company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. Candidates may be asked to attend interview steps in‑person. This position requires a U.S. security clearance.