Sr. Principal Cross Product Team Lead - China Lake

Date Posted:

2026-11-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-RIDGECREST-815 ~ 815 Downs St ~ DOWNS, Ste A



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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

 

Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) integrates, verifies, and validates our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers. 

 

We have opportunity for a Systems Integration & Test Cross Product Team Lead (CPTL) within Air Dominance Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).  In this role you will support the AMRAAM Development Directorate supporting the development, integration, and verification of a Hardware in the Loop system located at a customer facility. This role requires a data driven, high achieving individual reporting to the AMRAAM Development Director responsible for leading the continued Development and Integration for a remote facility with joint USG execution.

                                                                                                                           

What You will Do

 

• Directly lead the team within our CPTL discipline for remote test facility development and integration with joint execution with the UGS.
• Directly leads multiple IPDTs of varying complexity with focus on test equipment & missile operations.
• Accountable for all program outcomes associated with joint work scope, including but not limited to cost schedule and quality including the P&L activities associated with each of these items.
• Ensure the schedule of the program is executed within the required governance structure with the associated 25%+ travel.
• Performs as the customer relationship manager taking the role as primary customer contact or potentially first line of escalation depending on project magnitude.
• Coordinate customer and partner communication, VTCs, lab scheduling and tabletop meetings.
• Prepare Monthly Business Reports, review, and respond to program CPARs.
• Provide leadership for contract extension planning, scheduling, offer preparation and Gate 4 prep.
• Program travel coordination, up to 25%
• Obtain and maintain additional program access as required

 

Qualifications You Must Have

 

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of Eight (8) years of prior relevant test experience. Program Management Certification required

 

Must have experience with Four (4) or more of the following areas: 

• Experience with requirements development and testing
• Test environment integration and verification experience
• Experience with Test architecture development
• Experience with Product test architecture deployment
• Experience with Hardware/Software test
• Experience in a technical leadership role with direct reports and/or managing multiple programs/projects.
• Experience with design lifecycles, integration, test and/or analysis of complex technology systems.

 

 

Qualifications We Prefer

 

• Experience in a Customer focused environment; ability to understand stakeholder requirements, effectively plan the joint program plan with USG. 
• Excellent communication skills - covering all levels of the organization as well as satisfying key customers both internally and externally. 
• Ability to fully utilize your extended network and influencing skills to gain collaborative agreement with USG and key stakeholders to progress project or business needs.
• Enable and empower others within the business to be successful.
• Experience advising and arbitrating on issues which relate to complex or sensitive assumptions, approaches, arguments, conclusions, and decisions.
• Experience advising on strategies for improving team dynamics on complex or challenging teams.
• Test Equipment and Engineering experience
• Program Management Certification level 4

 

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.

 

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

This position is classified as:

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.

 

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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