Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG
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.Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring an Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer.
GPNTS is the next generation real time GPS-based PNT data fusion and distribution system for Navy surface platforms. GPNTS integrates signals from navigation-related sensors and provides users with a reliable and accurate blended navigation solution. The Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead will perform a technical role maintaining the GPNTS test strings, including software/hardware integration, loading software/firmware, hardware troubleshooting, automated test development, system test, and factory acceptance test. They will also be required to support the local customer site on an as needed basis for installations and trouble shooting.
What You Will Do
Serve as the primary technology and systems test engineer supporting the Test Director and Chief Engineer
Develop and conduct test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems
Manage System Administration for multiple network-based systems
Lead troubleshooting efforts for software, hardware, and network problems
Work with vendors in support of trouble shooting efforts
Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers to resolve issues
Effectively communicate with leads and teammates on daily tasks to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed
Develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting
Provide support to local customer site as needed
Qualifications You Must Have
Experience with the entire systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation
Experience or knowledge on TCP/IP networking & switches/routers, electronic circuitry, and software languages (LabView, Python, C++)
Experience integrating hardware and software
Hands-on experience in fault diagnosis and resolution in shipboard systems or at customer sites
Experience with requirements management and test development (e.g., DOORS)
Onsite support at customer site as needed required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation, and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Experience with reviewing technical drawings and requirements
Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations
Familiar with Agile concepts and the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change management
Familiar with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures
Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle; preference for US Navy requirements
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
Employee Referral Eligible
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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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