Decoy Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) organization is currently hiring a Test Equipment (TE) Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for the Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) Program, Tucson, AZ location. ASDS IPTL roles provide an exciting and challenging environment, offering the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions for our customers. In this role, you will apply the Systems V engineering life cycle and collaborate with engineering disciplines, Chief Engineers, Chief Technologists, and the customer to ensure the development and production of high-performing systems that meet the needs of our warfighters.

As the Test Equipment IPTL, you will focus on managing the development, integration and acceptance testing of new and revised TE.  The IPTL is responsible for managing both cost and schedule for the projects to ensure tasks stay within budget and meet program timing.  The IPTL will be responsible for proposal efforts and developing TE Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for MALD production and engineering test equipment.   While reporting to the program manager, cross collaboration with the program hardware and software development teams is essential.  You will play a key role in ensuring the successful transition of the TE from development to production, while maintaining technical and programmatic rigor.  Efforts include managing TE sustaining tasks, and staffing.  The IPTL shall proactively assess equipment and process for improvements, obsolescence replacement, and opportunities for optimization.

This is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Manage a multidiscipline team consisting of electrical, mechanical, software, and system engineers, and support personnel.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure knowledge transfer across IPTLs.

•  Provide status and technical updates to program management, chief engineers, customers, and other key stakeholders.

• Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for the test equipment, proactively monitoring and controlling cost and schedule to ensure compliance with program schedules, cost targets, and performance objectives.

•  Drive timely execution of engineering scope to address design challenges and ensure alignment of priorities with the program and prime hardware/software team.

• Mentor engineers and share program process knowledge to build team capabilities.

• Manage priorities and workloads and the TE team and development projects.

• Follow the test equipment development processes and procedures.

• Ensure the Technical Data Package (TDP) is accurately reviewed and released in a timely manner.  The TDP includes models, drawings and other design documents.

• Participate in proposal efforts, developing estimates, collaborating with program managers and chief engineers, and representing the test equipment team to the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) management and development.

• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, systems, and test equipment).

• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.

• Experience developing project plans and managing the cost and schedules against the plan.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with the Test Equipment development.

• Familiarity with missile defense programs.

• Experience working in a production environment and collaborating with factory teams.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to brief senior program management and customers.

• Experience acting as a Control Account Manager (CAM).

•  Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer

• 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.

• Relocation Eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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