Air Dominance Production Execution Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Raytheon’s Aerospace and Defense team in Tucson seeks a Principal Engineer to lead Integrated Product Teams for AMRAAM Production Engineering. You’ll guide a cross-disciplinary group, align with program and factory engineers, and drive process improvements to meet throughput and yield targets.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering with EVMS/PM experience, plus a strong background in production engineering, hardware/test software development, and collaboration with SME, PTE, and ME teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with EVMS and Program management.
• Experience with Test Systems Engineering for hardware and test software in production environments.
• Experience with EVMS, IMP, IMS, and Risk/Opportunity Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross functional team of 7-10 Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) including mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Analyze data related to factory throughput and yield and recommend improvements.
• Interface with program and factory chief engineers to ensure alignment with constraints and changes.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers and Value Stream Leads to ensure program support for throughput and yield.
• Collaborate with SME, PTE, and ME to ensure alignment with REA team.
• Communicate with suppliers and travel when necessary to support constraints and reviews.
• Maintain material and labor budgets for the IPT and report deviations weekly.
• Maintain a project tracking system and review progress with each REA weekly.
• Innovate to create improvement projects across multiple factories (Andover CCA, Tucson RF/EI).
• Recognize REAs for project wins and excellence.
• Execute qualification efforts.
• Manage and execute Scope Board Projects.

Skills

Leadership

EVMS & PM

Production engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Budgeting tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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 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’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.

The ASDS SBU Engineering Execution Team is looking for a Principal Engineer to perform as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the AMRAAM® Production Engineering program. This position involves leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical oversight, and managing the execution of a sub-system within the Production Engineering team to support AMRAAM® production. In this role, you will support the predictable delivery of the sub-system with the opportunity to identify and drive improvements to process.

What you Will do:

• Manage a cross functional team of 7-10 Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) including mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Analyze data related to factory throughput and yield and make recommendations for their improvement.
• Interface with program and factory chief engineers to ensure engineering alignment with constraints, improvements, and routine changes.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers (VSM) and Value Stream Leads (VSL) to ensure factory has the program support needed to maintain desired production throughput and yield rates.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Product Test Engineers (PTE), and Manufacturing Engineers (ME) to ensure they are working in lockstep with your REA team members.
• Communicate with suppliers and travel when necessary to support critical constraints and important reviews.
• Maintain material and labor budgets for the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and report deviations weekly in front of peers and Program Manager (PM).
• Maintain a project tracking system, holding REAs accountable for their projects and reviewing list a minimum of once per week with each REA.
• Innovate to create improvement projects improving throughput and yield across multiple factories including Andover CCA factory and Tucson RF/EI factory.
• Recognize REAs on team amongst their peers and leadership for project wins and excellence.
• Execute qualification efforts.
• Manage and execute Scope Board Projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management.
• Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments.
• Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification Experience collaborating with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.
• Strong influencing communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership.
• Experience in small/medium program execution Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
• Experience with BOE development.

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. Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every other Friday off) Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.