TESA Strategy Execution Staff Engineer - Onsite Tucson AZ

Date Posted: 2026-06-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10 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. What You Will Do This Test Equipment Systems Administration (TESA) role operates within a high degree of ambiguity and requires the ability to create order, establish structure, and define boundaries where none may exist. It also serves as a flexible, forward-leaning partner to the department leader and leadership team, providing adaptable support that advances organizational priorities and reinforces the overall mission. This includes leading effectively when information is incomplete, priorities are shifting, and cross-functional alignment requires both clarity and resilience. The Strategy Execution Staff enhances organizational performance by improving leadership efficiency, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and accelerating modernization initiatives. Impact includes: Improved communication, clarity and message consistency around strategic priorities and modernization efforts Stronger alignment of engineering, test-environment, program, and operational stakeholders Increased execution predictability and reduced friction through disciplined project oversight Clear, data-driven visibility that enables leadership decision-making and portfolio accountability Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Road mapping Translate enterprise Engineering strategy and departmental objectives into multi-year roadmaps and prioritized portfolios. Identify capability gaps, workforce needs, and technology challenges, and recommend strategic investment priorities. Ensure alignment across OT-SE strategy and TESA operations. Execution of Strategic Initiatives Lead or collaborate on the execution of initiatives including MBSE expansion, workflows, test-environment modernization, and workforce capability growth Apply project-engineering-inspired rigor to workstreams: objectives, schedules, risks, performance indicators, and resource coordination Monitor execution health, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with program, engineering, and operations partners. Operate as a recognized master/Subject Matter Expert, applying theoretical and organizational knowledge to help shape and implement functional strategy Cross-Functional Integration & Alignment Serve as an integrator across engineering, programs, operations, supply chain, and DT/cyber stakeholders. Coordinate technical and operational requirements between TESA test environments and engineering/program needs. Promote consistent processes, metrics, and systems-engineering practices across programs. Governance, Metrics & Reporting Develop dashboards and KPIs that support strategic visibility, campaign/initiative accountability, and incremental performance improvement. Conduct reviews with leadership to communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and required decisions. Track SE/test-environment readiness and cross-program baseline consistency. Communication, Change Leadership & Adoption Lead integrated communication planning for major initiatives—ensuring clear, consistent, and targeted messaging that strengthens understanding and adoption. Develop leadership messaging, strategic briefings, decision packages, and organizational communications. Coordinate communications across agencies, third-party partners, customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams when relevant. Communicate and influence at the executive level to drive acceptance of new concepts, practices, and operational approaches. Drive change-management activities to support adoption of new processes, tools, and workflows. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Minimum ten (10)+ years experience in business operations, strategy, engineering operations, program operations, communications, and/or cross-functional leadership roles Experience addressing and solving complex problems requiring extensive investigation and conceptual reasoning to develop high-impact solutions Experience with planning, execution, communications, performance management, and translation of strategy into measurable outcomes Experience communicating clearly with executive leaders and cross-functional teams Experience being agile and adaptable to ambiguity and frequent/swift changes in direction Experience in performance metrics or dashboards supporting leadership decision-making Qualifications We Value Advanced degree. MBA or related field preferred Experience in Aerospace & Defense or complex system-development organizations Experience with systems engineering, integration/test, and/or digital engineering workflows Experience in Chief of Staff, Program Operations, Strategy & Operations, Integrated Communications, or similar roles Experience influencing without authority and aligning varied stakeholder groups Experience with performance analytics, risk identification, and structured decision support 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. This position offers relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. 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: This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. Tucson, AZ: 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.