Raytheon FTO Test Pilot

Job DescriptionRaytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot to join our Raytheon Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This role is responsible for supporting multiple functions in the planning and execution of manned flight test missions.Responsibilities include coordination with engineering and maintenance, tracking flight crew qualifications, and coordinating logistics for occasional flight test deployments. This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, Arizona with occasional travel to support flight test operations in Ontario, California.What You Will DoPlan and coordinate flight test missions involving military ranges and FAA airspace.Conduct internal flight test readiness evaluations and coordinate customer airworthiness audits.Lead mission planning, coordination briefings, and contribute to test reporting.Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaison with subcontracted support team.Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including CL601, B727-200, B737-800, and C206 as a test pilot crew memberPerform work in classified and SAP environmentsTravel up to 20% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience.Experience in Flight test within the last 10 years.Must have a Commercial Pilot Certificate.Must have 1,500 hours pilot time with minimum of 300 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).Must have turbine experience.Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and program access as needed. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We PreferGraduate of military Test Pilot School, Weapons School, equivalent formal course, or possess 3+ years of direct military flight-test experienceMulti-engine turbine experience.Advanced flying qualifications including Instructor Pilot or Flight ExaminerMilitary Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) flight test experience.Experience with large (>12.5K lbs.) multi-engine turbine aircraft with an onboard Mission Crew or tactical fighter test pilot experience.Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateExperience leading a flight operations sub-organization or aircraft maintenance team.Top Secret Security ClearanceExperience in a flight test mission control roomExperience working classified and SAP programsWhat We OfferOur 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 requires an active security clearance before start date.Location Info: Tucson, AZRTX 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06