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Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

PGS Worldwide


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 137 - 137
Posted: 8 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Secret-Cleared Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer in Tucson AZ for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer will oversee the technical execution of test-system development supporting advanced missile programs. This role leads multidisciplinary engineering teams coordinates system requirements manages technical decisions and ensures integrated test environments are delivered and maintained according to program cost schedule and performance requirements.

Required Skills

Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics or a related technical discipline.
8 years of relevant engineering experience.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active Secret security clearance required on the first day of employment.
Test Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering experience involving hardware and test-software development integration verification validation and maintenance.
Experience supporting test systems within production manufacturing or product-qualification environments.
Experience designing developing or integrating test equipment.
Experience leading technical execution and coordinating engineering activities.
Ability to define system requirements and manage changes through formal review processes.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems.
Microsoft Project experience.
Ability to work 100% onsite in Tucson AZ.

Preferred Skills

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Windows and Linux operating-system experience.
Knowledge of test equipment rack assemblies cable assemblies and electronic measurement tools.
Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes analyzers data-acquisition systems or related instruments.
Agile development experience.
Experience with EVMS gate reviews Configuration Control Boards or Failure Review Boards.
Strong organizational communication coordination and teamwork skills.

What Youll Do

Lead technical execution of test-system development activities.
Coordinate with program leadership to establish and meet milestones.
Define system requirements and approve technical changes.
Deliver integrated test solutions that meet program cost and schedule objectives.
Provide technical leadership guidance and task delegation across engineering disciplines.
Coordinate with program managers and technical leads and report team status metrics.
Oversee engineering decisions system integration deployment and troubleshooting.
Review system changes through established control boards.
Participate in technical reviews presentations and customer interactions.
Support development and maintenance of test environments for test and tactical software.

Work Schedule / Shift

1st shift.
9/80A schedule.
100% onsite in Tucson AZ.
Domestic travel required.

Pay

$137.26 per hour

Job ID: RTXCJP

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.


Required Experience:

Senior IC