Ultra Testing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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 Raytheon, 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. With over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise, we meet today’s mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our dedicated team solves tough, meaningful problems to create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon’s Air Launched Effector Guidance Section (ALEGS) department is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ultra Stack Lead to lead a multi-disciplined Production Stack Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) team. The Ultra Stack Lead will play a critical role in ensuring stack execution and deliveries, overseeing slice and stack build and test activities for multiple Block 1 and Block 2 stack configurations, as well as coordinating deliveries and hardware acceptance reviews with our customers, and driving resolution of production issues with technical and programmatic expertise. 

What You Will Do:  

• Provide technical and programmatic oversight for a multi-disciplinary engineering team (electrical, mechanical, integration, and systems).
• Lead assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and yield improvement for slices and stacks across multiple Electronics Unit configurations.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met during hardware builds and production execution.
• Collaborate with Operations (OPS) and Quality teams across multiple factories to support production, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Address and resolve hardware failures, systemic issues, and producibility challenges, leveraging technical expertise and engaging SMEs as needed.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and producibility enhancements while maintaining the Technical Data Package (TDP) for Electronics Unit configurations.
• Process and resolve IRs (Information Requests), CNs (Change Notices), SRs (Supplier Requests), and variances.
• Conduct hardware acceptance reviews with customers, ensuring high-quality products and adherence to programmatic and technical requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead root cause investigations and execute systemic and process improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in technical team management and leadership.
• Proficiency in program management tools, including EVMS, IMP/IMS, and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Strong background in managing complex technical programs and driving successful outcomes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in production execution and oversight in a technical environment. 
• Background in failure investigation, defect containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. 
• Proven ability to lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing production challenges and driving resolution. 
• Collaborative experience working across factories with operations, quality, and supply chain teams. 
• Expertise in managing hardware yields, defect reduction, and producibility improvements. 
• Familiarity with maintaining and managing Technical Data Packages (TDP), and processing IRs, CNs, and variances.  

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.
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule 
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

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.
• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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