Date Posted:

2026-07-01

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'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 Naval Power Engineering Execution Team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to lead and manage our modernization effort for Tomahawk Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) in Naval Air Missiles.

The IPTL will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful development, integration, and testing of complex systems in a simulated environment. The IPTL will identify and manage risks and opportunities that could impact the execution, performance, or schedule of the IPT scope. 

This role requires strong technical engineering and HWIL background, excellent leadership skills, prior proposal support experience, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables. This role requires prior experience troubleshooting and integrating various systems. The IPTL will be responsible for managing the cost, schedule and technical performance of a medium sized team.

This position is located on site in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the HWIL IPT through all phases of the project lifecycle, from requirements definition through development and integration to delivery.

• Lead system integration activities within HWIL facilities to support system signal presentation.

• Lead troubleshooting and failure investigation activities within the program assigned HWIL facilities.

• Generate requirements, statements of work, and verification plans to support HWIL design activities.

• Lead HWIL engineering teams which perform test system design, assembly and integration activities on developmental programs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, firmware engineers, modeling and simulation engineers and algorithm developers to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.

• Working with Program Manager, define project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, and ensure adherence to program milestones.

• Oversee the design, development, and integration of HWIL test environments, including simulation models, hardware, and software components.

• Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resolution of technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating project status, risks, and opportunities effectively.

• Support proposal development and planning activities for future projects and initiatives related to HWIL systems.

• Attend Failure Review Boards (FRBs) when required.

• Attend Change Control Boards (CCBs) and approve system changes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Integration experience including hardware, software and/or firmware.

• Experience with software languages such as Java, C, C++, or similar languages; scripting languages such as Python and/or Perl, and MATLAB scripts for data analysis purposes.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified.

• 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

• Experience with electronics design and/or experience conducting data analysis.

• Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.

• Knowledge of networking and IP addressed based equipment.

• Knowledge of or experience with equipment rack assembly, cable assembly/installation, electronics maintenance.

• Familiarity with various communication interfaces such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN, 1553.

• Experience troubleshooting systems using test equipment such as data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and/or spectrum analyzers.

• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and Agile development methodologies and HWIL architecture.

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 eligible.

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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