Flight Test Project Lead - Next Gen Testbed

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-ONTARIO-R27 ~ 1120 S Vineyard Ave ~ BLDG R27

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 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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Flight Test Project Lead to join our Flight Test Operations (FTO) Team in support of the Next Gen Testbed, a highly modified Boeing 737‑800 used to develop advanced mission capabilities. In this role, you will lead developmental flight test projects from startup through execution and closure, ensuring alignment with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop requirements, support test design efforts, and oversee aircraft modification activities that enable safe and successful mission execution.

You will also support proposal development and resource planning while contributing to milestone reviews and execution planning for rapid development programs. In addition to Next Gen Testbed responsibilities, Flight Test Project Leads support other FTO platforms including our Experimental B727 Raytheon Multi‑program Testbed. This onsite position may be based in Ontario or El Segundo, California, with occasional travel to flight test integration locations.

What You Will Do

• Own test project budget and schedule, including cost forecasting and performance tracking with regular status reporting to the customer

• Coordinate across engineering disciplines (systems, electrical, mechanical) and functional teams (supply chain, quality, and security) to meet project milestones for execution

• Assist in development of proposals for new flight test business

• Coordinate integration efforts with aircraft maintenance, engineering, and operation teams to meet RTX flight test program objectives and customer flight test schedules

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• Experience working in system development, integration, and test efforts

• Experience working classified and SAP programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as a deputy or primary Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Cost Account Manager, Earned Value reporting, schedule management, and developing proposals

• Experience working with Supply Chain and subcontractors

• Effective communication and teaming with senior-level leaders, external customers, end users, and analysts

• Experience in flight test, test planning, aviation, or avionics testing

• Experience working with cross-functional team in dynamic environments

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

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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.

• This position requires an active security clearance before start date. 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 
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• Location Info and/or Links:
  • Ontario, CA
  • El Segundo, CA

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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