Manager Weapons Development Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

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:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon’s Strike Initiatives is currently seeking a Factory Software and Test Equipment Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) for its StormBreaker Lot Integration and Test program. This role places a strong emphasis on factory software coordination, test equipment development, and ensuring a seamless transition to production for updated weapon configurations. As the technical lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, integration and qualification of critical software and test systems, enabling the delivery of enhanced capabilities to warfighters.

Join our team and gain hands-on experience in the integration and qualification lifecycle while collaborating with top-tier talent across engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, Chief Engineers, and Chief Technologists to ensure we meet program objectives and achieve successful production transitions.

As the Factory Software and Test IPTL, your responsibilities will center on leading efforts for the development and qualification of factory software and test equipment while supporting the transition of these critical systems into production. Your leadership will be key in ensuring the successful execution of Formal

Qualification Testing (FQT) for Tactical Software builds, managing the development of factory software and test equipment in an agile environment, and facilitating their readiness for high-rate production. You will also engage in cross-functional collaboration with government and industry stakeholders, ensure robust technical rigor, and identify opportunities to enhance processes and products.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact on the broader StormBreaker portfolio projects, contribute to the lifecycle of advanced systems, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate major efforts for Factory Software Development, Test Equipment and Software Qualification (tactical and system reprogramming builds).

• Drive the transition of software and test systems from development to production readiness.

• Facilitate working groups with customer stakeholders, focusing on execution plans and mitigating risks while identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Execute monthly CAM (Control Account Manager) responsibilities to ensure schedule and ETC (Estimate to Complete) accuracy and provide explanations for variances.

• Prepare and present materials for program-level meetings and reviews, including Integration and Verification Working Groups, Program Management Reviews, Functional Configuration Audits, and others.

• Collaborating with technical and program leads to execute program tasks and address scope gaps, including securing necessary funding to meet program goals.

• Oversee updates to test equipment and software, with a focus on enabling a smooth transition to production.

• Support system performance analysis, simulation, and software verification activities.

• Enhance, update and maintain technical documentation to support development and production efforts.

• Lead and participate in failure investigations, including providing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and supporting Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and Failure Investigation Teams (FITs).

• Mentor early-career engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Cross-Product Teams (CPTs).

• This role is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership position that directly impacts the development and production of advanced weapons systems. Your expertise in factory software, test equipment, and production processes will be instrumental in achieving program success and delivering cutting-edge capabilities to our customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience

  unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Expertise in at least one of the following disciplines: Software development, integration and qualification.

• Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS) development, integration, verification, and/or validation.

• Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) or Signal Processing algorithm design, development, verification and/or validation.

• Systems Engineering architecture, requirements development and/or verification.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated experience transitioning systems to production readiness.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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 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 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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